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Symptom Chart - Tire Wear

NOTE: For suspension system and additional alignment diagnosis, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
TIRE WEAR - SYMPTOM CHART

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