I have a 1998 V70R with about 48,000 miles It has recently developed tracking problems, and two recent alignments have not cured the problem. It will track straight, but when the stering wheel is turned (as to change lanes), it pulls left or right some (not always consistently). This is not just the product of pavement wear or road crown. In constant radius curves it nibbles and tugs a little off center. I have owned the car since new, and this is a recent problem, but there have been no major new potholes or other hits. I hit a pothole about a month ago, but it did not bend the rim or damage the tire. I am on the original Michelin summer tires and alloy wheels (they are straight and seem to be wearing evenly). I am on steel wheels and studded Nokians for about five months a year. The problem arose after returning to the wider summer tires.

Any suggestions? Dealer puzzled after repeat alignments. I go in in two days for another inspection/assessment.

Many thanks for any ideas.

Had the same problem.. took it the dealer before warrantee was up just to see what they would do. They said I needed new tires which were worn and close to the maximum wear indictor. Bought new mich's at sears which cured the pulling problem which hasn't returned now for 20K miles. hope this helps.

I hope I don't insult you by asking about the fundamentals, but you didn't mention anything about checking your tire pressures. You might also try swapping the left side front and rear tires and see how that goes, then try the same with the right side.

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Jim Rothe, '99 S70 T5M,
http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/index.html