Why Is My Car Pulling to One Side?

The Air Pressure In Your Tires Is Inconsistent : Sometimes the solution is as simple as adding some air. Tire pressure fluctuates as you drive, and sometimes one tire will have less pressure than the others. If you find your car pulling to one side, the first thing you should do is check your tire pressure and add more if necessary. If this fixes your problem, fantastic! If you still notice your car pulls to the left or right, the problem might be a bigger one. 2. You’re Experiencing Tire Conicity Tire conicity refers to a problem in a tire when it’s made. Sometimes during manufacturing, one of the components becomes misaligned and causes the tire tread rubber to harden in a slight cone shape, rather than the proper cylinder shape. That causes your car to pull to whatever side the defective tire is on. This kind of conicity is apparent right away in new tires, and is covered under warranties. If you begin to notice a pull after several thousand kilometres have been put on your tires, this is most likely due to uneven wear caused by driving conditions (like rough winter roads) or a suspension issue. Bring your car to us, and we’ll be able to more accurately diagnose the problem. 3. There’s A Worn Out Part In The Steering Or Suspension If it’s not your tires, it may be your steering or suspension causing your car to pull to one side. Worn out components will impact how your car drives. This is Also Called a Memory Steer Memory steer is an industry term for a car that pulls in the direction you just turned. For example, if you turned left down a street, suddenly your car starts pulling to the left. This is caused by tie rods, strut bearings, ball joints and other components in your suspension and steering.