Should my car do this after alignment?

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Should my car do this after alignment?

The car definitely rides a lot smoother after getting 4 new tires put on it with an alignment. Was very happy as I pulled out of the parking lot for the first time.

However, after getting on the road and doing 50-60mph in a straight line, I noticed that when I turn the wheel slight left, (I'm talking like an inch or so from the straight position) the car begins to track very slightly left. The same thing happens when I twist the wheel slightly right an inch or so, car tracks slight right.

I have only driven it very briefly so I'm wondering if this is normal or why it might be doing this? I am lowered on Eibach springs/ Tokiko shocks. Thanks.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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I would expect the car to do that?

I don't get what you are saying?

turn the steering wheel to the right, the car goes that way. turn the steering wheel to the left, the car goes that way.. ?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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^^ Thats what I got from that.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Apparently you don't understand what the word "tracks" means. I didn't mean I held it left or right, I mean I twitched it and it tracked to the respectable side, and the car didn't straighten itself out like it usually does.

What do most of you run your tires at psi-wise? I dropped them from 40 to about 34 and it seemed to help a bit. I guess I'll just have to drive more to see what happens.
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