Wheel And Tire Diagnosis: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS
| SYMPTOM | PROBABLE CAUSE | REMEDY | REFERENCE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid wear at shoulders | Under-inflation or lack of rotation | Adjust the tire pressure. | Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . | ||
| Rapid wear at center | Over-inflation or lack of rotation | ||||
| Cracked treads | Under-inflation | Adjust the tire pressure. | Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . | ||
| Wear on one side | Excessive camber | Check the camber. | Refer to On-vehicle Service - FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . | ||
| Feathered edge | Incorrect toe-in | Adjust the toe-in. | |||
| Bald spots | Unbalanced wheel | Balance the wheels. | - | ||
| Scalloped wear | Lack of rotation of tires or worn or out-of-alignment suspension | Rotate the tires, and check the front suspension alignment. | Refer to On-vehicle Service - FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . | ||