1100 / 1863
WHEELS AND TYRES
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B. TYRE WEAR PATTERN
FORM OF WEAR
MAJOR CAUSES
PATTERN
Tyre wears in multi-angle form
(particularly conspicuous on
shoulders)
Tyre and / or wheel centers are offset or
bent
Hub and / or spindle centers are offset or
bent
Looseness in wheel bearings and / or
kingpins
Imbalances in rotating components
Approximately half of tyre
wears excessively quickly
Imbalances in rotating components
Tyre and / or wheel centers are offset
Hub and / or spindle centers are offset or
bent
One particular place on tyre
wears excessively quickly
This is often caused by spot (localized
wear) first occurring because of sudden
application of the brakes or sudden starting
which is aggravated as the vehicle
continues to be operated
A patch has been applied inside the tyre
Shoulder on one side of tyre
(generally outside shoulder)
wears excessively quickly
Incorrect camber and / or toe-in
Frequently turning sharp corners
Alternate spots on both
shoulders wear
Looseness in wheel bearings and / or
kingpins
Tyre and / or wheel centers are offset or
bent
In the case of the rib tyre only
one side of the rib wears, and
the tread takes on the form of
saw teeth
Frequently turning sharp corners
Incorrect camber and or toe-in