Why Your Car Can Have a Perfect Wheel Alignment but Still Pull to One Side

Your alignment report shows green numbers, but your car still drifts left or right. How is that possible?

A wheel alignment measures angles like camber, caster, and toe, but those numbers don't tell the whole story.

One possible cause is tire conicity or radial force variation. Tires can generate different lateral forces or have variations in stiffness, causing a vehicle to pull or vibrate even when the alignment is within specification.

Other possible causes include:
• Unequal caster or camber side to side
• Tire pressure differences
• Worn steering or suspension components
• Brake drag
• Road crown affecting how the vehicle tracks

This is why chasing alignment numbers alone doesn't always solve the complaint.

At Midnite Auto, we look at the complete picture: alignment measurements, tire condition, suspension geometry, and how the vehicle actually behaves on the road. When appropriate, Hunter Road Force balancing can help identify tire uniformity issues that a conventional balance may miss.

The goal isn't simply a green alignment printout. It's a vehicle that tracks properly, steers predictably, and drives the way it should.

📍 Midnite Auto – Sacramento, CA

Wheel Alignment • Hunter Road Force Balancing • Suspension Diagnostics • Steering & Suspension Repair