I have a 1999 Legacy AWD. After driving about 20 miles it starts to pull to the drivers side. There are no noises that I can hear. Any suggestions please?
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19 years ago
I have a 1999 Legacy AWD. After driving about 20 miles it starts to pull to the drivers side. There are no noises that I can hear. Any suggestions please?
My '05 Outback had the same problem after about 500 miles! Took it to the dealer, wheel alignment took care of it.
Check tyre pressures and try a wheel alignment first.
I also had a front wheel drive car that had a similar problem and i had to replace the front tyres.
I have had that problem with my 95 Legacy and after having it aligned for $150+ it pulled to the side just the same. New tires (rather inexpensive Hankooks) fixed it.
My current Legacy (98 GT Wagon) slightly pulls to the right side again - after replacing the worn Potenza RE 910 set with new Kumho HP4 716,
Here's the diagnostic method as on the tirerack site:
Step 1
Action to be Taken
Rotate the two front tires from side-to-side.Results
Step 2
Action to be Taken
Rotate the front tire on the side of the car that is in the direction of the pull, to the rear of the car.Results
Step 3
Action to be Taken
Rotate the two rear tires from side to side.Results
Step 4
Action to be Taken
Rotate the rear tire on the side of the car that is in the direction of the pull to the front of the car.Results
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