Tire wear is the most honest report of a vehicle's suspension and geometry health. In a vehicle that comes with the complaint of "tire wears out quickly", the problem is often not in the tire itself; on wheel angles or suspension componentsis. The shape of the wear gives the address of the fault.
Wear pattern → possible cause
| Wear pattern | Possible cause |
|---|---|
| Eating from the inner shoulder | Negative camber, bad control arm/ball joint |
| Eating from the outer shoulder | Positive camber, aggressive cornering |
| eating from the middle | excess pressure |
| Eating from both shoulders | low pressure |
| Serrated/wavy surface | Balance, shock absorber weakness, tie rod |
| single spot stain | Brake locking, balance weight problem |
| Difference between front and back | Different axle loads, lack of tire rotation |
Pressure: the easiest to control, the most overlooked pen
Tire pressure is the number one cause of uneven wear. Two rules:
- The manufacturer's recommended value is written on the door label. The value specific to the vehicle is taken into consideration, not the "general" values told by the tire dealers.
- Pressure is measured before the tire warms up. The value measured immediately after the long journey is misleading.
Antalya's hot asphalt increases tire temperature; Checking the pressure more frequently during the summer months is the simplest step to prevent irregular wear.
What is wheel alignment and wheel alignment?
- Balance: It is the rotational balance of the wheel. If it is broken, there will be vibration in the steering wheel and the chassis; The rubber tread wears out.
- Tie rod adjustment: It is the angle (toe) of the wheels relative to each other. If it is broken, the vehicle will pull to one side and the tire will be eaten from the shoulder.
- Geometry (camber/caster): They are vertical and axial angles. If the suspension parts are worn, the adjustment will not work.
When should it be done?
- When changing tires,
- After suspension part replacement,
- After a severe pothole/curb impact,
- If the vehicle pulls to one side,
- If the steering wheel is not in the center when straight.
An important warning
Geometry setting, will not fix a worn control arm bushing. The setting made with a hollow part will be broken in a short time. So the order is: first suspension check and parts replacement if necessary, after setting
5 Habits that extend tire life
- Checking the pressure once a month.
- Changing tires front and back at regular intervals (if the manufacturer recommends it).
- Avoiding sudden starts and hard braking.
- If the vehicle will be parked for a long time, inflate the tires and keep it in the shade.
- Keeping track of tread depth and production date (an aging tire loses clutch, even if it has tread).
Are your tires wearing unevenly? Tell the wear pattern and the vehicle's towing condition; Let's explain what control is required on the phone.
Does your vehicle have such a symptom?
Explain the symptom over the phone; Let us provide preliminary information free of charge and make an appointment if necessary.
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