What should you do if a front tire pull persists after aligning and rotating tires?

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When a front tire pull persists after aligning and rotating tires, the quickest way to tell if the problem is the tire or the vehicle is to switch the front tires from right to left. If the pull follows the tire to the opposite side after the swap, the issue is with that tire (wear pattern, belt separation, or construction). If the pull stays in the same direction despite swapping tires, the cause is likely in the vehicle’s alignment or suspension, and you should recheck the alignment and inspect steering components. Also confirm tire pressures and that the tires are the correct size and non-mismatched.