Steering Wheel Off-Centre or Crooked: Causes
A steering wheel that sits crooked when driving straight points to alignment. A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
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What it usually means
A steering wheel that’s off-centre when the car is going straight almost always means the wheel alignment is out — often after hitting a kerb or pothole, or after suspension/steering work that wasn’t followed by an alignment. Worn steering components can also contribute.
It often comes with the car pulling slightly or uneven tyre wear.
What you should do
Get a wheel alignment — it centres the wheel and stops uneven tyre wear. We’ll also check for any worn part that’s preventing a correct alignment.
We set the alignment to spec on our equipment and confirm the wheel sits straight.
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.
Steering Wheel Off-Centre or Crooked: Causes — FAQ
Almost always the alignment is out — often after a kerb/pothole or suspension work without an alignment.
Yes — it centres the wheel; we also check for worn parts that affect alignment.
Yes — an out-of-alignment car wears tyres unevenly. Worth fixing promptly.
We set the alignment to spec and confirm the wheel sits straight.
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