Last night I decided to fill up my tires with air. With my cheap portable "accugauge" I bought at Pep Boys, I decided to make the PSI was level with all the tires (35 PSI). When I was driving home, I noticed that my car would start veering to the right. Now, I'm not sure if I just didn't notice this from the beginning, or if it just started happening after I filled my tires with air. I pulled over to check if the PSI on all tires are equal and it turns out they are.

What might be the culprit to my problem? If it helps I'm running the Pirelli Euphoria Run Flats and the R90 wheels installed at the dealership.

 

How many miles do you have on the car? It may just be time for an alignment?

 

It's brand new. Only 1500 miles on it.

 

well since you didnt know thil the change i would suspect tires first... however it is a new car and if you want the dealer to take care of it if there is a problem you need to bring it in, pronto. i would tkae it in jsut in case

 

It is possible that the alignment was wrong from the start. I would take it in and explain what the problem is as soon as is convinient so you do not get excessive tire wear.

John

 

^^^ +1

your car might be just following the crown of the road though. it is not unusual for the steering wheel to be cocked slightly towards 11 o'clock
on US roads.

 

Its possible but theres a good chance the dealer will charge you for an alignment, hence it is in your best interest to take it in right away to make the issue known. at leats call them and ask

 

Most pulls are tires. An alignment on these cars in stock form will not help a pull. But be mindful also of other factors, such as direction of wind{side wind} and the crown of the road {sloped so water will run off }.
I agree you should take it to the dealer & let them diagnoise the pull.

 

Tires or alignment, for sure. I had a van that was pulling also, the mech said the ball joint was worn...I dunno, that was a real, long time ago, do MINI's have ball joints?

Mick

 

^^^+2

 

What was the tire pressure before you adjusted? If they were off, then you may be just getting road crown drift with the pressures equalized. DO make sure you get the dealer to check it prior to 2000 miles. That is when the alignment part of the warranty is up.