Hi all. Greetings from the Philippines. I've got an issue regarding my wheel alignment. But first here's the chronological history of it. By the way, I drive a Lancer GLX. (Packing a 1.6L 4G18. That's probably the equivalent of your ES? CMIIW)

Got my Lancer from an uncle of mine with no problems. Changed to the OEM Momo Steering Wheel. (Similar to the 2003 Lancer Ralliart Momo Steering Wheel or Evo4) Steering wheel alignment seemed okay.

Around a month ago, had my tie-rods and rack ends replaced as part of wear and tear (Mind you roads here in the Philippines aren't as smooth as you guys have ). Naturally had it's wheel alignment checked, including toe-in and toe-out (camber). Everything checked out on the computer as everything's aligned. Here's where the issue starts, on a good straight away road, it tends to tilt to the left even though I'm aligned. Now here's my question, should I align my steering wheel? I even brought the car back to the shop where I had my alignment since I was a given a 1 month warranty. Still running titled on a straight road.

Thanks, guys. Much appreciated.

 

Perhaps the wheel was installed a few teeth off center but the screwed up alignment made it center? Not sure if that makes sense.

Does the car steer left if you let go of the wheel or does it stay straight? If that's the case have you checked that you have even tire wear? If one tire is a lot lower then the car will tend to steer that direction.

 

Hmm. That's what I was thinking.

Nah, dude. It stays straight. Yep just changed tires 2 months ago. All even wear.

Oh and sorry but the steering wheel tilts to the right. My bad.

 

That's the defacto behaviour on my Lancer from day one on certain roads.

 

center the wheel and adjust both tie rods the same way until everything is straight and then verify alignment again...my wheel has been tilted slightly to the right for years, doesn't really bother me...

 

Will give that a shot. Really? I think it's just my OCD when it comes to my car. LOL

 

if you saw my car you'd see how much I don't give a **** about it...love it, yes...give a ****, no...

 

how is your caster? it is commonly overlooked..... is there any compensation for the crown of the roads?

 

Thanks for the replies. Problem solved.

I did exactly that and had a friend of mine help out. That solved the problem. Thanks man.