Car pulling to the centre line

Shilton · Feb 2nd, 2006, 18:21

My Volvo has always tended to slightly turn toward the centre of the road away from the camber, a front seat passenger makes it run out even more which means more left hand down to keep it straight, directly opposite of what you would think if you have a load on the nearside. Its not that noticable but not right if you no what I mean. Tyre pressures are ok and everything is tight and secure I read somewhere that Volvo strengthened the suspension on later 240 models (1992) on the near side to stop outside tyre wear on the near side wheel. Perhaps thats a factor?

As the bigger faults get treated smaller ones appear I dont know what the term for car Hypercondria is but I sure do have it

Mike_Brace · Feb 2nd, 2006, 23:19

There nare many things that can cause car to pull to one side. Worn ball joints, worn lower wishbone bushes can also cause it. I have found that if these sort of items are all ok it pays to have the car set up on 4 wheel alignment to get the tracking and camber accurately set. It should after this hold dead straight without any problems.
Mike

Feb 2nd, 2006, 18:21	#1
Shilton Junior Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2013 19:16 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: london	Car pulling to the centre line My Volvo has always tended to slightly turn toward the centre of the road away from the camber, a front seat passenger makes it run out even more which means more left hand down to keep it straight, directly opposite of what you would think if you have a load on the nearside. Its not that noticable but not right if you no what I mean. Tyre pressures are ok and everything is tight and secure I read somewhere that Volvo strengthened the suspension on later 240 models (1992) on the near side to stop outside tyre wear on the near side wheel. Perhaps thats a factor? As the bigger faults get treated smaller ones appear I dont know what the term for car Hypercondria is but I sure do have it

Feb 2nd, 2006, 23:19	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	There nare many things that can cause car to pull to one side. Worn ball joints, worn lower wishbone bushes can also cause it. I have found that if these sort of items are all ok it pays to have the car set up on 4 wheel alignment to get the tracking and camber accurately set. It should after this hold dead straight without any problems. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

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