Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge, Shoulder Wear
- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Safety Precautions - Overview .
Possible Sources
- Excessive toe in and/or positive camber
- Incorrect wheel and tire assembly rotation intervals
- High-speed cornering
- 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 1.588 mm (0.0625 in) '
Yes ROTATE the wheel and tire assemblies. CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal -0.15 degrees (toe out). CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to: Front Camber and Caster Adjustment . No INSTALL a new tire(s). CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal. CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to: Front Camber and Caster Adjustment .