Irregular Tire Wear - Causes & Solutions

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FEATHERING

COMMON CAUSE

• Improper alignment (TOE)
• Worn or damaged steering
  and/or suspension parts
• Hard cornering

SOLUTION

• Check/correct alignment
• Check/replace steering and/or suspension parts
• Based on tread depth rotate/replace tire

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CUPPING

COMMON CAUSE

• Worn or damaged steering and/or suspension parts
• Improper balancing

SOLUTION

• Check/replace steering and/or suspension parts
• Check/correct balance
• Check/replace wheels
• Based on tread depth rotate/replace tire

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ONE EDGE

COMMON CAUSE

• Improper alignment (CAMBER)
• Worn or damaged steering and/or suspension parts

SOLUTION

• Check/correct alignment
• Check/replace steering and/or suspension parts

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CENTER OR BOTH EDGES

COMMON CAUSE

• Center wear - over inflated
• Both edges - under inflated
  overloaded
  slow leak

SOLUTION

• Adjust air pressure
• Check fitment
• Check/correct air leak