I recently purchased Dunlop Star spec Z1 tires. They replaced my worn out bridgestone RE040's. Everything so far is excellent. Now my car has 36,500 miles and I'm noticing my steering wheel is tilted noticeably to the left. The car still holds a true line when driving straight. Is it time for an alignment? If not when should you get an alignment?

 

It's often recommended to check/adjust every six months.

As for the tilt, I have no answer but mine does the same thing...and I've used couple of different shops. On my next check/adjust (bought a lifetime alignment), I'll tell 'em to set the streering at 1 'oclock.

 

The Z doesn't hold alignment for crap, get it done. Its cheap insurance in getting good life out of your new tires.

 

+1....it has been my experience with star specs that they like a little extra camber......particularly if you track/autox.

 

+1,000,000 Get it aligned at least every six to 12 months max.

 

Correct steering wheel position should be part of alignment.

Never heard of tires altering steering position. Its just tires. Nothing else is altered.

 

Thanks alot everyone for the replies. I went and got it done today at Tires Plus.

But DavidV for a better understanding what the mechanic doing my alignment told me was that the difference in wear between two tires will cause the alignment to be out of spec.

My steering wheel is still slightly off but good for now. I will see how it adjusts when I order the Z1 star specs for the front.