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Irregular tire wear
can cause havocs to your tires that must be corrected immediately.
However you have to know the pattern of tire wear on your
tire treads to implement the corrective solutions.
The
most common causes of tire wear are:
Out
of balance tire and wheel
Vehicle misalignment
Out of balance tire happens when the weight of the tire and
wheel are not distributed evenly on the wheel circumference
resulting in “heavy spots” formation in the tire. This results
in cupping excessively on the heavy spots leading to uneven
tire wear. To correct this, a counter balance weight is installed
opposite the heavy spot to prevent this tire wear. Most modern
garages use computer controlled balance machines that can detect
heavy spots and balance them.
Balancing tires are needed on the following conditions:
When mounting new tires
When repairing flats requiring dismounting of the tires
When moving tires to another position
When using used tires
Proper vehicle alignment is
important to allow tires to move freely, run straight which
results in even wear. Failure to align your tires regularly
can result in the following tire wear patterns:
Excessive toe in or positive toe will results in outside edge
wear
Excessive toe out or negative toe will result in inside edge
wear
Excessive positive camber can result in wear in outer half
of tire treads
Excessive negative camber can result in wear in inner half
of tire treads
Excessive scrubs can result in inside/outside steer axle tire
wear patterns
Always check your vehicle alignment
at least once a year or if uneven tire wear pattern shows up
in your tires. Doing this will give you the best economical
use of your tires that prevents uneven tire wear.
Shown below is a counterweight to balance your tire:
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