Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge/Shoulder Wear
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- B1 MEASURE THE TREAD DEPTH
- Using a tread depth gauge or similar tool, measure the outside edge/shoulder tread depth.
- Is the tread depth greater than 1.58 mm (2/32 in)?
- YES
: ROTATE the wheel and tire assemblies. REFER to Wheel and Tire Rotation .
CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal -0.15 degrees (toe-out). 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.