Pinpoint Test A: Inner Edge/Shoulder Wear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A1 MEASURE THE TREAD DEPTH
- Using a tread depth gauge or similar tool, measure the inside edge/shoulder tread depth.
- Is the tread depth greater than 1.58 mm (0.062 in)?
- YES
: ROTATE the wheel and tire assemblies.
CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal +0.15 degrees (toe in). CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- NO : INSTALL a new tire(s). CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal. CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.