Alignment done. Problem?

[thunderfog]

Got 4 new tires and the alignment done this afternoon. Can't believe the difference in the ride just from tires.

But...

I have the printout showing the before and after from the alignment. However, while there is no pulling, the wheel is now slightly off center -- just slightly. I need to take it back, right? Am I going to warp my frame driving to work tonight?

What went wrong here?

This was done at a shop with a very good reputation.

 

[turtlevette]

It won't hurt anything to drive it. The tech just didn't get the wheel centered correctly.

 

[Oil Changer]

The wheel should be straight and they should correct it. That doesn't mean anything is wrong.

 

[zzyzzx]

The technician was too lazy to center the steering wheel, and will argue with you if you bring the car back, even though your factory service manual will state that it's part of the job.

 

[dishdude]

Some cars it is very difficult to get the wheel centered on.

 

[Chris142]

Getting the wheel perfect can be tough. Worst part of doing an alignment.

 

[antiqueshell]

Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
The technician was too lazy to center the steering wheel, and will argue with you if you bring the car back, even though your factory service manual will state that it's part of the job.


Ding, ding, ding! We have a winnAr

 

[slowdime]

Warp your frame??? Just to clarify, since you didnt explicitly mention, is it the steering wheel or a wheel? If it's the steering wheel then no.

 

[SumpChump]

If the wheel came straight from the factory then it CAN be straight again or something is too bent and should have been replaced. In fact some new cars new the zero point recalibrate or it will throw a code eventually and affect electric steering feel on one of the turning motions.

 

[thunderfog]

Originally Posted By: slowdime
Warp your frame??? Just to clarify, since you didnt explicitly mention, is it the steering wheel or a wheel? If it's the steering wheel then no.


My bad. Steering wheel.

 

[Trav]

He just adjusted the toe with the steering wheel slightly off center.
No big deal, nothing will get bent or damaged. Take it back.