Preliminary Inspection
- Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent, Refer to SYMPTOM CHART: SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
- To maximize tire performance, inspect for signs of incorrect inflation and uneven wear, which may indicate a need for balancing, rotation or front suspension alignment.
- Correct tire pressure and driving techniques have an important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid acceleration and unnecessary sharp braking increase tire wear.
- tire sizes.
- speed rating.
- load range.
- tire construction type.
- ride.
- handling.
- speedometer/odometer calibration.
- vehicle ground clearance.
- tire clearance between the body and chassis.
- wheel bearing life.
- braking performance.
- are bent.
- are cracked.
- are dented.
- are heavily corroded.
- are leaking.
- have elongated wheel hub bolt holes.
- have excessive lateral or radial runout.
- cuts.
- stone bruises.
- abrasions.
- blisters.
- embedded objects.
- cracks.
- cuts.
NOTE:
Right Front tire shown, others similar.
NOTE:
Right Front tire shown, others similar.