Wheel And Tire Diagnosis: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom		Probable cause		Remedy	Reference
Rapid wear at shoulders	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Under-inflation or lack of rotation	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Adjust the tire pressure.	For tire inflation pressure, refer to the label on the driver's side center pillar.
Rapid wear at center	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Over-inflation or lack of rotation	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Cracked treads	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Under-inflation			For tire inflation pressure, refer to the label on the driver's side center pillar.
Wear on one side	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Excessive camber	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Check the camber.	Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .
Feathered edge	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Incorrect toe-in	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Adjust the toe-in.	Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .
Bald spots	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Unbalanced wheel	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Balance the wheels.	-
Scalloped wear	Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.	Lack of rotation of tires or worn or out-of-alignment suspension		Rotate the tires, and check the front suspension alignment.	Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .