Dear tire experts,
450SEL 1980 with all new suspension front and rear, new Mercedes rebuild steering box, shocks, etc...
I have a very slight drift to the right that after carufull aligment by Johnson's Aligment in Torrance Ca is still present.
They advise that the pull is caused by what is called a "radial tire drift" and suggested cross rotating the tires back to front.
Have MXV4's 205-70HR14 on original wheels with about 30000 miles and dead even wear on all four corners.
Should I attempt the cross rotation? Any other suggestions. Shop is one of the top in the area and with an excelent reputation.
Thank you,
Joe Brasileiro
1980 450SEL

I would rotate the tires and see if the problem changes or goes away ..... radial pull can and does still happen

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Thanks for the response Luke. Tires rotated, drift slightly improved but still there.
Does anyone know an alignment shop in the Los Angeles area that uses a spreader bar and locks the steering box in order to do a proper alignment. I have spoken to several and they seem to think I'm crazy for asking these questions and some don't even know what I am talking about.
I took the car to my local dealer a couple of years ago and they did not use the bar nor locked the box which is the proper procedure.
Thanks,
Joe Brasileiro
1980 450SEL