Wheel And Tire Diagnosis: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| SYMPTOM | PROBABLE CAUSE | REMEDY | REFERENCE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid wear at shoulders | Under-inflation or lack of rotation | Adjust the tire pressure. | For tire inflation pressure, refer to the label on the driver's side center pillar. | ||
| Rapid wear at center | Over-inflation or lack of rotation | ||||
| Cracked treads | Under-inflation | Adjust the tire pressure. | For tire inflation pressure, refer to the label on the driver's side center pillar. | ||
| Wear on one side | Excessive camber | Check the camber. | Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . | ||
| Feathered edge | Incorrect toe-in | Adjust the toe-in. | |||
| Bald spots | Unbalanced wheel | Balance the wheels. | - | ||
| Scalloped wear | 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 . | ||