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Did you discover an uneven wear pattern when you last inspected your tire treads? Uneven tire tread wear can be an indicator of several underlying issues, including misaligned wheels and incorrect tire pressure. Terry Labonte Chevrolet helps Greensboro drivers learn more about what causes tires to wear unevenly so they can get to the root of the issue quickly. Read our guide below for more information!
Even with regular tire rotations, it’s inevitable that tire treads will wear out over time. What’s important is that the tire tread wear is evenly distributed. In order to have good traction on Winston-Salem roads, the tires need to have full contact with the ground. If the tread wear is shallower in some spots than in others, those areas won’t grip the road as well, which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle, a flat tire, or a tire blowout.
Your vehicle has a recommended tire pressure that should be maintained at all times to help with smooth acceleration, braking, and turning. Proper tire pressure also helps with weight distribution. If the tire pressure is too high or too low, the tires may experience rapid wear either in the center of the tire or the outer edges, respectively.
If you find tire tread wear in the center or outer edges of the tires, it should tip you off that you need to check your tire pressure. You can find the recommended tire pressure in the owner’s manual or on the sticker in the driver’s door jamb. Once you add air or let some air out and reach the correct pressure level again, your tires should return to a normal wear pattern.
Another common issue that causes uneven tire tread wear is misalignment. Tire alignment — also called wheel alignment — is the adjustment of the steering and suspension components. When alignment is off, the tires can suffer uneven tread wear as the steering and suspension struggle to keep your car on a straight path while driving in High Point. Your alignment can be thrown off by running over a big pothole or hitting a curb too hard.
When tire alignment is correct, your tires are able to maintain full and balanced contact with the road below. If you find excessive tread wear on the inner edge or outer edge of your tires, you probably need tire alignment.
Need to have your tires inspected? Schedule an appointment with the service center at Terry Labonte Chevrolet! Our technicians will check your tire tread wear to determine what could be causing them to wear unevenly and fix the issue as soon as possible. With any questions before visiting us, please contact us at your convenience!
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