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Basic Alignment - Tire Wear

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Tire wear problems and solutions

Your tires can tell you a lot about your alignment issues.

What is alignment?

Benefits of a proper alignment

Alignment Angles

Worn on one shoulder

Problem:

1. Excessive Camber (High or Low)
2. Excessive Toe In or Toe Out
3. Lack of proper rotation

Solution:

1. Total 4 Wheel Alignment

2. Replace or relocate worn tires

3. Rotate tires at regular intervals

Worn on center of tire or both sides

Problem:
1. Running tires underinflated (both shoulders)
2. Running tires over inflated (center wear)
3. Overloading vehicle
4. Possible combination of camber and toe problems
5. Lack of proper rotation
6. Improper tire & wheel fitment

Solution:

1. Check tire pressure weekly
2. Rotate tires at regular intervals
3. Total 4 Wheel Alignment
4. Check loading of vehicle

Feather edging or cupping

Problem:
1. Worn suspension parts
2. Wheel balance
3. Worn out shock absorbers
4. Internal tire problem
5. Combination of worn parts and alignment problems

Solution:

1.   Inspect and replace worn parts
2.   Check wheel balance
3.   Replace tires
4.   Total 4 Wheel Alignment