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Question: Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated

WrenchScout82Community StarterAug 26, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubUpstate New York
Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull before paying for another alignment?
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BoostedEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 26, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Upstate New York, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “alignment still pulls after tires were rotated,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
QuattroGal45Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 26, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Any freeze-frame data saved? Doing the boring step first on purpose.
PistonSeller89Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 27, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
PistonSeller89Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 27, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
CleanTraveler50Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 27, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Upstate New York. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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