Tires: Pulling to the right, suzuki aerio sx, 2005 suzuki aerio


Question
We have a 2005 Suzuki Aerio SX with 13000 KM on it It has pulled to the right since new. The dealer has done an alignment on the rear end as there was a recall. They just did Another one and said everything is within specs. They even tried rotating the tires.It still pulls to the right, Any suggestions?

Answer
Richard,

I suggest that the problem is alignment - unless the only time the vehicle pulls is under acceleration.  In that case, the problem is that it is a FWD and the problem is called torque steer and there is no fixing it.

If that is not the case, then:

1)  "In Spec" isn't good enough.  The alignment should be within 50% of the tolerance.  Put another way, alignment specs are way too wide - by half.
2)  Non adjustability of the alignment is no excuse.  You can always slot holes or put in eccentric bolts.

But just to be sure it is alignment, take the front 2 tires and swap them side to side.

1)  If the pull changes direction - it's the tires.
2)  If the pull doesn't change - it's alignment.
3)  If the pull goes away - it's both!