Signs of improper wheel installation (VW Golf 1)

If you want to detect incorrect steering geometry while driving, you must first ensure that both front tires of the same model have the same tread depth and the prescribed air pressure (see chapter "Wheels and tires").

Check whether the steering wheel spokes are symmetrically positioned when driving in a straight line.

A crooked steering wheel is often a sign of improper wheel alignment.

Inaccurate straight-line driving can be particularly well recognized on smooth snow- or ice-covered roads. Excessively wide tires, even with the wheels correctly installed, can impair straight-line driving

Check: does the Volkswagen pull to the side on a completely level road and with the steering wheel released?.

After passing a curved trajectory, the steering mechanism automatically returns to the straight position.

Look at the front wheels from a distance of 5-10 m: are they located symmetrically relative to each other.

The tyre profile is worn on one side of one wheel. Under heavy driving conditions, both front tyres have more severe wear on the outer edges than on the inner edges. This is a normal occurrence.

A dented rim indicates a strong impact with a curbstone, which causes the geometry of the front wheel suspension and shock absorber to easily move out of the prescribed position (the established angles are violated).

Worn joints or rubber supports, poorly performed repairs - all these are also reasons for incorrect wheel alignment.