littlebrownbike Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 In the time I have owned my car, it has had 5 wheel alignments in the space of 33,000 miles. The last just over 3,000 miles ago, and now, once again, my steering wheel is offset. Why is this? I do mostly motorway driving, I do commute through a town but I avoid pot holes and any impurities in the road, and I never park on kerbs etc. The steering wheel gradually becomes offset, and now its really noticable. On a smooth motorway, I have to steer to the right about 4 degrees to keep the car in a straight line. (I had new tyres fitted when I had the alignment and it was fine then, too early to check for tyre wear) This isn't normal, surely? Can you please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Is it the same angle that needs adjusting? I'm wondering if it might be a loose locking nut, on the rod ends for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebrownbike Posted May 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 I can't recall to be honest, just that the steering wheel is only straight for the first 1,000 miles after the alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Tyre pressures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 rear subframe bushes gone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 When the alignment is done does it immediately cure the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebrownbike Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 When the alignment is done does it immediately cure the problem? Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Then the area that gets corrected must be the source of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebrownbike Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks. I will bear it in mind next time I get it aligned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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