FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Tread Wear Patterns

Under inflation will cause wear on the shoulders of tire. Over inflation will cause wear at the center of tire.

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Excessive camber causes the tire to run at an angle to the road. One side of tread is then worn more than the other.
Excessive toe-in or toe-out causes wear on the tread edges and a feathered effect across the tread.