Passat Variant 3BG Sturz der Hinterachse | Posts 16+

ok, werde ich machen. danke.

safety first!

were around 10kmh with the wheel against the curb at a 90-degree angle. I definitely hit it more than I liked. The rim, however, was not bent.

The overhang from the outside distorts the fall, causing more to drain outwards, which would be an explanation.
Get a professional opinion.

so... *dig*

Yesterday, I bought new summer tires, and they also included a wheel alignment and adjustment.

I will provide the protocol, I have it at home.

First, though, a question.

The front right steering was corrected, but now the steering wheel is crooked when driving.

Now, the measuring device seemed a bit rustic. Claws were attached to all 4 wheels and these were connected with straps.

Could it be that the front wheel position is incorrectly displayed because the rear axle is used as a reference?

I'm just wondering why the steering wheel is now crooked; before it was straight, and before the impact it was also against the curb.

"It's likely that it was set up incorrectly, or that both sides should have been corrected if everything was fine at the back."
Possibly, the steering wheel was not centered during the measurement.
While driving, the value is communicated, and the steering wheel is misaligned.

I thought you had a problem in the back, so why was it adjusted in the front?

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Could it be that the front wheel path is being incorrectly displayed because the rear axle is being used as a reference?

Not at all, because with correct surveying, the measuring computer calculates the geometric axis and handles the matter accordingly. Unfortunately, many installers are unable to properly measure a vehicle because they sometimes lack common sense.
The biggest slop starts with removing the wheel offset compensation, which is already the beginning of the problem. Without compensation, even the smallest wheel strike and/or worn-out measuring device holder will lead to measurement errors, which, in total, will have a negative impact.

In your place, I would invest the 100€ and get the car inspected.