15.1 Tire faults
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TIRE FAULTS CHART
| Fault | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 Wheel toe, camber, toe-differential angle and castor not correct | 1 Severe tire squeaking even at relatively low speeds |
| 2 Excessive toe-in and excessive positive camber | 2 Tires are worn down on one outside edge in the longitudinal direction |
| 3 Excessive negative camber | 3 Tire wear on inside edge |
| 4 Worn front-axle suspension on front-wheel-drive vehicles | 4 Increased noise/Vehicle pulls on one side when accelerating |
| 5 Incorrect wheel alignment | 5 Wheels scrubbing/Tire surface shows feathering in the tread |
| 6 Play in the suspension due to mechanical parts (suspension, steering) | 6 Washout/Wobbling of front wheels |
| 7 Tire pressure too low | 7 Outside tire surface wear |