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Old 01-24-2008, 06:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question tire/steering? dont know whats wrong

a while ago my car was driving crooked. had the alignment done. still driving crooked, so I went back and the shop told me my tires were bad (worn uneven). So I went home and put a new set of tires on. It drives perfect. yay! But now, after a couple hundred miles, it is starting very very very slowly to veer to one side again like it had before. But before I had just assumed I had a bad alignment. So I guess the question I have now is, what could be wrong with my camry that would be causing my tires to wear unevenly? please assist. thanks
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Did you run into potholes or curbs recently? That can throw off an alignment.

Worn suspension joints like mounts/bushings, ball joints, rod ends, etc. could also be a culprit. At the alignment shop, the wheels get aligned, but they should also advise you about worn out or broken components that can affect alignment... usually they do.
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I've had similar experience as you. Did you have a 4 wheel alignment done?

Other minor things: even tire pressure in all 4 tires, wheels balanced, etc...Maybe others can provide more ideas...
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My first thought would be to check your suspension system over. Look for loose tie rod ends (ball joints), bent components and defective bushings (the rubber can deteriorate and/or shrink). If you find this and the alignment shop didn't mention it to you I would check around for alternative alignment shops the next time.

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Definitely get your suspension checked out. You don't want to ruin your new set of tires. I find it odd though that when you got your wheel alignment, nothing was mentioned to you if it is in fact something to do with your suspension.
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