Car Pulls After Fitting New Tyres: Causes
A pull that started the day new tyres went on has its own short list. A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
What it usually means
If the car tracked straight before and pulls immediately after new tyres, suspect: tyre conicity (a manufacturing quirk that makes a tyre “lean” — it happens even to good brands), mismatched pressures side to side, different tread patterns across an axle, or the alignment being disturbed during fitting.
A quick test: swap the front tyres side to side — if the pull reverses or disappears, it’s a tyre, not the car.
What you should do
Go back armed with that knowledge — conicity is a warranty matter with the tyre shop, not an alignment you should pay for twice.
We check pressures, do the side-swap test, and verify alignment — so the right party fixes it.
How we find & fix it
Because the same symptom can have several causes, we use dealer-level diagnostics and a methodical check to pinpoint the real cause — rather than throwing parts at it.
You get a clear explanation and a fixed written quote before any work. Book online in 60 seconds or call 03 8782 0711.
Car Pulls After Fitting New Tyres: Causes — FAQ
Tyre conicity (a “leaning” tyre), mismatched pressures or patterns, or alignment disturbed during fitting.
Swap the fronts left-to-right — if the pull reverses or vanishes, a tyre is the cause and it’s a warranty claim.
It’s a manufacturing variation — reputable shops replace a conical tyre under warranty.
Possibly — we verify it so you don’t pay for the wrong fix.
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