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Symptom Chart - Tire Wear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Chart - Tire Wear

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Inner edge/shoulder wear
  • Excessive toe-out and/or negative camber
 
  • Incorrect wheel and tire assembly rotation intervals
 
  • High-speed cornering
  • Outer edge/shoulder wear
  • Excessive toe-in and/or positive camber
 
  • Incorrect wheel and tire assembly rotation intervals
 
  • High-speed cornering
  • Heel/toe wear
  • Excessive toe-in/out
  • Incorrect wheel and tire assembly rotation intervals
  • ROTATE the wheel and tire assemblies. CHECK the alignment, ADJUST as necessary.
  • Diagonal wear
  • Excessive toe-in/out
 
  • Incorrect tire rotation intervals
 
  • Loose, worn or damaged suspension components