Tire Wear
Irregular and premature tire wear has many causes, the most common being:
| • | Incorrect cold tire inflation pressure |
| • | Incorrect wheel alignment |
| • | Lack of tire rotation |
| • | Worn suspension parts |
These conditions can often be diagnosed by visually inspecting the tire tread
for the following telltale symptoms:
Incorrect Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Tread wear at center of tire- over-inflation.
| • | Frequent, aggressive acceleration |
| • | Cold tire inflation pressure too high |
Tread wear on edges of tire -- under-inflation.
| • | Cold tire inflation pressure too low |
Incorrect Wheel Alignment
| • | Tread is worn on one side of the tire more than the other. |
| • | Tread blocks have scuffed, feathered or cupped appearance. |
Lack Of Tire Rotation
Front tires worn more than rear tires.
Wheel/Tire Imbalance
Worn Suspension Parts
| • | Wheel bearing looseness |
| • | Front suspension loose/worn |
| • | Steering parts loose/worn |
| • | Front control arm ball stud or bushing loose or worn |
| • | Strut dampers worn or damaged |
