What does tyre wear tell about your car?
Taking care of your car requires patience and active attention. Neglecting small issues and problems can lead to major issues in the long run. Car tyres bear the complete load of the car and are in direct contact with the road. Tyres when checked closely can tell you a lot about major problems that are lingering in your car. In this article, we will discuss what tyre wear tell about your car.
Centre wear
If you look closely and find the tyres smoothening from the centre, then it clearly means that you have been driving on over-inflated tyres for a long time. Driving at the correct tyre pressure makes a world of difference in the long run as the pressure is decided only after a perfect balance of fuel efficiency, ride quality and vibration control is found. And this happens only after rigorous testing of the vehicle.
Edge wear
On inspection, if you find just your edges smoothening, you should understand that the car has been running on under-inflated tyres for quite some time. As mentioned above, if you keep your tyres under-inflated, they would not be able to yield great fuel efficiency and ride quality.
Outer & Inner wear
Misalignment has been one of the most common issues that people face over time. The tyre wear pattern can tell you about the misalignment problem. If you notice wear only on the inside, it means the car has been running with a negative toe and camber. On the contrary, a positive toe and camber would lead to wear on the outside.
Random wear
If you find random smooth patches on your tyre, it means that your suspensions are either worn out or have been bent out of shape resulting in improper functioning. This usually happens when you drive over potholes and bad patches at speeds that could do harm to the suspension.
Diagonal wear
Diagonal wear basically means that the tyres are misaligned and have not been following the geometric line of the car. This would require a balancing of the tyres.
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