Uneven Tire Wear
Uneven Tire Wear is usually narrowed by when the vibration or pull happens: highway speed, rough roads, braking, turning, or tire wear. Tire condition, wheel balance, bearings, joints, bushings, and struts need to be checked in that order.
Check These First
Before diving into diagnosis, quickly verify these:
- 1Check tire pressure cold and inspect tread for cupping, bulges, feathering, or separated belts.
- 2Note whether vibration happens at highway speed, over rough roads, while braking, or while turning.
- 3Safely inspect ball joints, tie rods, control arm bushings, wheel bearings, shocks/struts, and sway links.
- 4Do not continue at highway speed if a tire has a bulge, visible belt shift, or severe vibration.
What exactly is it doing?
Pick the description that fits best.
Center Tread Worn First
MonitorCenter of tire tread wears out faster than edges.
See causes →Inside Edge Worn Faster
Fix SoonInner sidewall of tires wears out significantly faster than outer edge.
See causes →Outside Edge Worn Faster
Fix SoonOuter edge of tires shows accelerated wear compared to inner edge.
See causes →Related Symptoms in Suspension
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