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Lead/Pull Description

Lead/pull is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path, on a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel.
Lead/pull is generally caused by the following conditions:
- A misconstructed tire.
- An uneven brake adjustment.
- A misaligned wheel.

The way in which a tire is built can produce lead in a vehicle. An example of this is placement of the belt. Off-center belts on radial tires can cause the tire to develop a side force while rolling straight down the road and the tire tends to roll like a cone.