What can cause a car to pull to the right?

Why Does My Car Pull to the Right?

• Tire Alignment. The most commonly culprit is your vehicle’s wheel alignment.
• Uneven Tread Wear. Uneven wear or low tire pressure can also cause a vehicle to pull to the right.
• Low Tire Pressure. Low tire pressure can also be a contributing factor.
• Faulty Tire Conicity.

How do you know if your car parts are bent suspension?

To check for a bent strut shaft, loosen the large shaft nut at the top of each strut and rotate the shaft 360 degrees while keeping an eye on the camber reading. If the shaft is bent, the top of the wheel will wobble in and out, and the camber reading will change as the shaft turns.

What does it mean when your car pulls to one side?

wheel alignment
One of the most common reasons your car will pull to one side is because the wheel alignment is off. When your wheel and axles aren’t lined correctly you’ll notice your steering wheel – and the whole front of the car – pull to the left or right. However, a more serious symptom of misaligned wheels is uneven tread wear.

What happens when you hit a curb at high speed?

Misalignment of Wheels- Hitting a curb at slightly higher speeds at any angle could potentially cause your wheels to misalign. Wheels that are misaligned cause strain on the steering and suspension of your vehicle which will result in further damage throughout your vehicle.

What does a bent control arm do?

Torn and worn out control arms or bent control arms will cause a car’s steering to vibrate. This is a symptom that will become exacerbated the higher the speeds are and may become very noticeable at freeway speeds. Other potential causes of this symptom can be a bad alignment, bent wheels or unevenly worn tires.

What are symptoms of a bent strut?

What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side?

Explanation: The brakes on your vehicle must be effective and properly adjusted. If your vehicle pulls to one side when braking, take it to be checked by a qualified mechanic as soon as you can.