Lead/Pull Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lead/pull is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path, on a level road, without hand pressure on the steering wheel.

Lead/pull is usually caused by the following factors:

Tire construction
Uneven brake adjustment
Wheel alignment

The way in which a tire is built may produce lead/pull.

The rear tires will not cause lead.