Hi all
I have a mk7.5 VW Golf which pulls to the right so towards oncoming traffic (am in uk) The car is standard (not lowered) and has recently had wheel alignment checked and all has been adjusted to within VW spec. Tyres on all four corners were fitted at the same time and are Continental Premium Contact 6
Two years ago the steering wheel was removed to 'correct' an alignment issue. During the most recent alignment, the steering wheel was found to be incorrectly aligned and removed to put the steering wheel back into the correct position. Suspension components were checked and the most recent alignment and found to be ok.
I have to orientate the steering wheel slightly to the left (57 or 58 minutes on analogue clock face) to keep the car in a straight line. Looking physically at the front wheels, I can see that the o/s/f is slightly more toe out than the n/s/f despite both being aligned to same amount.
In the alignment printout that I was given by the dealer, I can see that the o/s/f has slightly more positive camber of -0.36 than the n/s/f of -1.01. I have seen online that a car will 'move' towards the side with more positive camber. There is only 0.25 difference between the two sides which is nearly half a degree but I am not sure if this is enough to cause the pull to the right. Apologies if I am not using the correct phrase to describe how the car moves to the right with the steering wheel horizontal.
I have also seen online, comments made that if the subframe is moved slightly, more negative camber can be added the side the subframe is moved towards. This 'movement' would also reduce the toe out that is experienced on the one side if the tie rod is located at the back of the wheel hub (which it is on my car).
In theory, moving the subframe, appears to tick all the boxes to correct my steering issue but I am unsure. Is there anyone who could help point me in the correct direction please as I am unsure what is best to do. I have attached my wheel alignment printout with the camber difference highlighted in red.
Thank you in advance for any help/guidance.
Rich