Steering Wheel still off centered after alignment
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Steering Wheel still off centered after alignment
Hey there guys, I am a bit stumped on this. I just got some new tires for my 2014 Lexus IS 250 and have had it aligned twice, but it seems that the steering wheel is still off-centered. The steering wheel is maybe tilted to the left 2-3 degrees, but it still is annoying. Has anyone else experienced this issue? I will say that I did not get the alignment done at the dealership, but I got it done at a decently reputable place. The car currently has 90k miles on it so I'm not too sure if maybe a bushing is worn or something. Also if you have any recommendations for an alignment shop in Socal I might get a 3rd alignment if it fixes the problem. Thanks!
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It's normal for the steering wheel to be slightly canted to the left not sure exactly what that would equate to in degrees. Has the wheel been like this since you've owned the car? An alignment shop can correct this by changing both tie rod positions to compensate.
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It's not a drame, but you are not filled, I should be too.Just one things bad, when you turn at a corner your inner wheel turn more than your outer wheel, it's why it's not a good things to have the steering wheel not aligned whith wheels, but just a little it's not a dram, but not a good job. I m not sure to be clear
Maybe when they made the alignement the steering wheel was tense.
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Alignment expert here. You have to babysit the guy and specifically request AND monitor that the steering wheel is dead straight when the tierods are locked. This is just a case of lazy tech/kid treating you as a # and moving onto the next car.
Back in the day i used to request to sit in the driver's seat and hold the steering wheel straight to my liking. if you know the shop owner you have a better chance at letting you do this. but some shops may. if not, make a dead specific request. in fact i used to drive the car up on the rack and just to the entire alignment myself on various cars. good perk.
if you're savvy you can also correct this yourself at home by setting the wheel straight and turning both tie rods equal amounts opposite direction of the steering wheel tilt--but you have to be careful and precise. but since you paid for an alignment, make them do it right.
Back in the day i used to request to sit in the driver's seat and hold the steering wheel straight to my liking. if you know the shop owner you have a better chance at letting you do this. but some shops may. if not, make a dead specific request. in fact i used to drive the car up on the rack and just to the entire alignment myself on various cars. good perk.
if you're savvy you can also correct this yourself at home by setting the wheel straight and turning both tie rods equal amounts opposite direction of the steering wheel tilt--but you have to be careful and precise. but since you paid for an alignment, make them do it right.
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Alignment expert here. You have to babysit the guy and specifically request AND monitor that the steering wheel is dead straight when the tierods are locked. This is just a case of lazy tech/kid treating you as a # and moving onto the next car.
Back in the day i used to request to sit in the driver's seat and hold the steering wheel straight to my liking. if you know the shop owner you have a better chance at letting you do this. but some shops may. if not, make a dead specific request. in fact i used to drive the car up on the rack and just to the entire alignment myself on various cars. good perk.
if you're savvy you can also correct this yourself at home by setting the wheel straight and turning both tie rods equal amounts opposite direction of the steering wheel tilt--but you have to be careful and precise. but since you paid for an alignment, make them do it right.
Back in the day i used to request to sit in the driver's seat and hold the steering wheel straight to my liking. if you know the shop owner you have a better chance at letting you do this. but some shops may. if not, make a dead specific request. in fact i used to drive the car up on the rack and just to the entire alignment myself on various cars. good perk.
if you're savvy you can also correct this yourself at home by setting the wheel straight and turning both tie rods equal amounts opposite direction of the steering wheel tilt--but you have to be careful and precise. but since you paid for an alignment, make them do it right.
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Alignment expert here. You have to babysit the guy and specifically request AND monitor that the steering wheel is dead straight when the tierods are locked. This is just a case of lazy tech/kid treating you as a # and moving onto the next car.
Back in the day i used to request to sit in the driver's seat and hold the steering wheel straight to my liking. if you know the shop owner you have a better chance at letting you do this. but some shops may. if not, make a dead specific request. in fact i used to drive the car up on the rack and just to the entire alignment myself on various cars. good perk.
if you're savvy you can also correct this yourself at home by setting the wheel straight and turning both tie rods equal amounts opposite direction of the steering wheel tilt--but you have to be careful and precise. but since you paid for an alignment, make them do it right.
Back in the day i used to request to sit in the driver's seat and hold the steering wheel straight to my liking. if you know the shop owner you have a better chance at letting you do this. but some shops may. if not, make a dead specific request. in fact i used to drive the car up on the rack and just to the entire alignment myself on various cars. good perk.
if you're savvy you can also correct this yourself at home by setting the wheel straight and turning both tie rods equal amounts opposite direction of the steering wheel tilt--but you have to be careful and precise. but since you paid for an alignment, make them do it right.
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Did you ever get this resolved? I have the same issue with a 2021 is350
Hey there guys, I am a bit stumped on this. I just got some new tires for my 2014 Lexus IS 250 and have had it aligned twice, but it seems that the steering wheel is still off-centered. The steering wheel is maybe tilted to the left 2-3 degrees, but it still is annoying. Has anyone else experienced this issue? I will say that I did not get the alignment done at the dealership, but I got it done at a decently reputable place. The car currently has 90k miles on it so I'm not too sure if maybe a bushing is worn or something. Also if you have any recommendations for an alignment shop in Socal I might get a 3rd alignment if it fixes the problem. Thanks!
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