Symptom Chart - Tire Wear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For suspension system and additional alignment diagnosis, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Inner edge/shoulder wear	Excessive toe-out and/or negative camber	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
	Incorrect wheel and tire assembly rotation intervals	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
	High-speed cornering	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
Outer edge/shoulder wear	Excessive toe-in and/or positive camber	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
	Incorrect wheel and tire assembly rotation intervals	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
	High-speed cornering	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
Heel/toe wear	Excessive toe-in/out Incorrect wheel and tire assembly rotation intervals	ROTATE the wheel and tire assemblies. REFER to Wheel and Tire Rotation . CHECK the alignment, ADJUST as necessary.
Diagonal wear	Excessive toe-in/out	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
	Incorrect tire rotation intervals	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
	Loose, worn or damaged suspension components	REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.