Tire and Wheel Inspection
Tire and Wheel Inspection |
Tire Wear
(1) Hard Cornering/Underinflation
(2) Incorrect Alignment/Lack of Rotation
(3) Incorrect Alignment/Non-uniform Tire
(4) Heavy Acceleration/Over inflation
(5) Wear Indicator
Inspect the tire and wheel assemblies for the following conditions:
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Unusual wear such as cupping, flat spots, and/or heel-and-toe wear
These conditions can cause tire growl, tire howl, slapping noises, and/or vibrations throughout the vehicle. |
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Proper inflation to specifications for the vehicle
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Bulges in the sidewalls
Do not confuse bulges, which are an abnormal condition, with normal ply splices which are commonly seen as indentations in the sidewall. |
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Bent rim flanges
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