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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Vehicle pulls to one side

This section covers diagnosing a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 that pulls to one side: general diagnostic approach, conicity as a root cause, and the available remedies.

Questions & answers

Vehicle pulls to one side — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

Why might the Golf Mk7 pull to one side?
Incorrect wheel alignment, unequal tyre pressures, mixed tyre brands/sizes, a dragging brake caliper, worn suspension components or tyre conicity.
Flat spots (from locking wheels)
Flat spots can result from an extreme brake application which causes the wheels to lock, so that the rubber is worn off at the contact patch between the tread and the ...

General
Perform a road test to determine whether a vehicle is pulling to one side and if so, which side. If the vehicle pulls to one side → Chapter. ...