How Do You Diagnose An Alignment Problem?
• Eliminate tire problems. Before attempting to diagnose a front end alignment problem, you need to be sure your tires are not causing steering problems you may be experiencing. • Check the air pressure on all four tires, making sure to inflate them to the recommended pressure. You should find the manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure on the label attached to the driver’s side door. • Check to see that the tread (or tire pattern) and tire size are the same on both front wheels. You do not want to have a mud and snow tire on one side and a normal highway tire on the other side. This, or any combination of different tire types or sizes, can cause the car to pull one way or the other. • Check to see it the tires are showing unusual wear or are damaged. Look over the tire completely. Does it look symmetrical, round? Are there chunks missing from the tread? Carefully feel around the tire with your hand to see if there are deformaties or bulges, indicating the tread is trying to sepa
