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Tuesday, 04 April 2017 / Published in Auto Safety, Driver Safety

Tire Tread Wear: 7 Types of and What They Say About Your Driving

Tire Tread Wear

Car tire splashing in water

Think of your tires as the foundation of your car. After all, tire tread affect how your car handles, the comfort of your ride and, most importantly, your safe driving experience. Proper tire maintenance includes keeping your tires inflated to the correct tire pressure, maintaining an adequate tire tread, checking the air-level balance, and keeping the wheels in alignment.

Plus, the amount of wear on your tires can tell you a lot about the problems your tires — or, more specifically, your vehicle — are facing. With that in mind, make it a point to check your tires regularly for wear in order to prevent long-term problems. Additionally, be sure to consult a professional about what is a safe amount of wear and then replace your tires as needed. If you do need new tires, search on reputable websites like Tire Buyer to determine the best type of tire for your vehicle.

Below are seven types of tire wear and how you should respond when these situations pop up.

Tires center wear1. Center Wear

If one or more of your tires are worn down the center — but not on the sides — the culprit is most likely an overinflated tire. Tires bulge from overinflation — and continuing to drive it on the road — hits the middle of the tires. To avoid center wear in the future, keep your tires inflated to the pressure listed in your owner’s manual.

tires sides wear2. Side Wear

If you have consistently under-inflated tires, you’ll often find that your tread is worn on the sides, but not down the middle. However, if you are vigilant about checking your tire pressure, yet still have side wear, this may be an indication of a bent or worn steering arm or a car out of alignment.

 

tires cupping wear3. Cupping Wear

Cupping looks like scoops worn in your tread and is caused by a repeated up-and-down motion. Generally, you can see or feel the tire bounce as you drive with this type of wear, which is why you’ll often see cupping on trailer tires. Cupping on cars is caused by a worn shock absorber or a bad suspension system.

 

tires feathering wear4. Feathering

Feathering is harder to catch with a visual inspection, but easy to feel when you run your hand along the tread of your tire. You can feel an individual tread worn on one side and sharp on the other. Feathering is generally caused by either excess toe-in or toe-out, which can be adjusted with a proper wheel alignment. However, feathering might also be a symptom of aggressive driving; specifically, taking corners at high speeds.

tires - flat sport wear5. Flat Spot Wear

Flat spot wear is often caused by aggressive or emergency braking, although it may also be an indication of a larger brake issue. If you spot this type of wear — and don’t remember making any sudden or hard stops — have your brake system checked for a foundation issue.

 

Tires one side wear

6. One Side Wear

Another indictor of a misaligned vehicle is when either the outer or inner part of the tire wears faster than the rest of the tire. A new alignment will generally solve the problem. But, if it doesn’t, make sure to have the springs and ball joints checked out.

 

 

tires side wear

7. Sidewall Wear

Sidewall wear is usually caused by a driver who parks too close to the curb. Additionally, this type of wear is often seen in urban settings with street parking. And, in excessive cases, sidewall wear can weaken the tire’s core and cause a tire to buckle.

 

 


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