Posted on 2/27/2026
A crooked steering wheel while driving straight can be more than just annoying. It usually means the front wheels are not pointed exactly where the steering wheel thinks they are. Sometimes the car still tracks straight, but the wheel sits a few degrees off center. Other times, you also notice a pull, wandering, or uneven tire wear starting to appear. This is one of those issues that is easy to live with until it starts costing you tires. Getting it corrected early is usually simpler than waiting until the tread is worn unevenly and the vehicle feels unstable on the highway. How A Steering Wheel Gets Off-Center A steering wheel can end up crooked any time alignment angles shift. That shift can happen after a pothole hit, a curb tap, or even after normal suspension wear changes the geometry slightly. Once toe settings drift, the wheels can still roll forward, but the ... read more