Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear
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Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear
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(1) Under-Inflation, Hard Cornering, Lack of Regular Rotation
(2) Incorrect Wheel Alignment, Hard Cornering, Lack of Regular Rotation
(3) Incorrect Wheel Alignment
(4) Over-Inflation, Heavy Acceleration, Lack of Regular Rotation
(5) Normal Wear to the Wear Indicator
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Inspect the front tire wear.
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Inspect the rear tire wear.
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Rotate the tires if any of the following conditions exist:
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The amount of time or mileage since the last tire rotation matches the maintenance schedule.
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The outer tread blocks are worn more than the middle tread blocks (1).
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The outer tread blocks are worn more than the inner tread blocks (2).
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The middle tread blocks are worn more than the outer tread blocks (4).
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Measure the wheel alignment if any of the following conditions exist:
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The tread blocks have feathered edges (3).
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The outer tread blocks are worn more than the inner tread blocks (2).
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The inner tread blocks are worn more than the outer tread blocks (2).
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Inspect the struts or the shock absorbers if the tire tread exhibits a cupped appearance (3).
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