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WHEELS AND TYRES
TYRE DIAGNOSIS
Tyre Wear Patterns
It is essential to check tyre regularly for wear,
cracking, bulging, tyre pressure or objects
embedded in thread.
Following are the few tyre wear patterns and their
probable causes which can affect the performance
and safety of the car.
Excessive wear on shoulders or outer edges
Excessive wear on centre section
Excessive wear on one side of thread
Feathered or saw-tooth thread
Under inflation, high speed
cornering
Over inflation
Excessive camber
Incorrect toe-in
WEAR PATTERN
CAUSES