Just remember don’t use that MAX tire psi as a recommended pressure. That’s always to high! Always go off the manufactures sticker in the door jam or on the trailer.
Great video, answered my question, I had 3/4” toe in and they wore more on outside edge and are feathered. Figured it was from the excessive toe in. But was worried about camber also. Your answer that camber wears even and toe feathers was what I was looking for thanks a lot.
I have slight slight camber wear on the right hand side of the vehicle (UK btw) it is no where near as bad as you have shown. It is literally about 2 cm wide
also another important thing is the DOT date there will be a letters on the side wall around the rim that say DOT a few letters/number that's the plant ID but then a bold oval (1420) with 4 numbers in it those for numbers are the date of manufacture tires last around 5 years in service life the first two numbers are week and last two numbers are year so my (1420) is 14th week of 2020 date of manufacturing. if you find the DOT and it just has plant ID next to it then the plant ID with the date are on the back side of the tire.
My driver side front tire is cupping on the inner tread, tire has been inflated properly and balanced, being just the one wore do you recommend an alignment? I'm going to look over the strut and other suspension components this weekend. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for the excellent video! I'm just learning about tire wear as a diagnostic because I'm developing uneven wear. I have ~5,000 miles on Cooper AT3's, pro alignment done after install of tires and UCA/ball joints. Front tires have developed uneven wear on the outer edge only, where I can feel 'lippage' or feathering on the tread edges and slots going the long way around the circumference of the tires. Running my hand one way around the tire feels smooth and the other way I feel the sharp lips. Is this the first stage of 'cupping'? Assuming the alignment was done correctly what parts should I look at? A mechanic checked and didn't feel any play in the ball joints or bearings. I felt a minimal amount of play in one inner tie rod end. My struts/coil springs have 160,000 miles on them but still feel solid (maybe the struts are tired?). And I'm doing my brakes soon, I currently feel pulsing during hard braking. Thanks for any suggestions.
If you have pulsating at the pedal during braking, you have a warped rotor. Between that and any play in the tie rod end would probably cause some cupping. But struts that do no control the spring rebound will also cause this wear. I would check for worn springs and struts.
It would help if you mentioned if the difference between camber and tow wear, you’d mention if it pertains to the inside or outside of the tires. Mine are all inside wear.
The video does mention between time mark 3:30 and 4:13 the difference between camber wear and tow wear. It can happen on the inside or outside of the tires.
I purchased a Toyota Tacoma 2012 V6 Pickup, in August 2020. In the 22 months, I have had to replace the Rear 2 tyres 3 times because they wear internal. I'm really worried and curious to know the cause(s). Please can you help with Solution(s). Thank you
Thanks for the very informative video!I have one question :is it possible that under inflated tyre would be worn out only on the inner edge/shoulder?Well not even the edge by practically the wall of the tyre.
Under inflation may make the problem worse, but if it is worn on the inner edge it is toe or camber issue. If it is a one tire on one side, it is camber. If both sides it is likely toe.
under inflated tires may cause a worn out on the both sides and it will cause a shoulder separation and it will creates heat that soften the rubber,separates the cords and rubber and because of the heat and poor flex the steel cords cuts and the tire will blown out.
Thanks for the informative video. I believe mine has the camber wear where the tire looks lopsided. Will this cause a blow out even though there’s still it’s of tread left? Rather than just a camber wear problem, how can I tell if the belt is broken or not ? Thanks in advance.
If there is still tread on the worn side it is fine, but once you get down past the tread that's when you need to start worrying about it. If you have a separation, you will have a bubble on the tire and it will typically appear to be worn tread on one spot.
I came here for the cupping. I have a car that is 55K miles. I recently replaced the original set with new tires about 10K miles ago, there is cupping on the newer tires. The original tires went 45K miles with no sign of cupping. My point is that sometimes the tires are poor quality to begin with, purchase better tires if you can afford it, it will save you a lot of money in the long run.
if the design of the tires is for off road or mud terrain with big traction treads and you are driving on a smooth highways and you placed it in tire front.position ,both sides of the tire is cupping. but if only one side, check it if is toe in or toe out.
My friend wore out his right front on the corner. I'd tell him he's u turning to fast. The tire shop made him get four new tires instead of replacing the one. Hahaha
With regards to the last two tires with alignment and camber issues, are we referring to the front tires or back? I have a wearing of my front tires ( both of them) on the inside of the tire and i would like to know what that is : camber or alignment issue?
Okay so I have a 2011 dodge avenger. We have gone through almost a Grand in tires bc the back end tires keep going bald. Ive replaced both back end struts, and its still doing same thing. The alignment is on point along with tow. What could be the issue?
I would need to look at the numbers from your alignment to be certain, however, since the factory has no rear alignment correction and any correction to the rear alignment requires the purchase of after market alignment components, I would still lean towards faulty alignment. If you have the numbers from your alignment, I would be happy to take a look at them. Thanks for watching.
I ran at 40psi recommended was 33psi. Didn't have cupping. Maybe over the max recommended pressure is problematic not sure. The higher pressure improved mpg.
If you put air in when it was hot out or right after driving for a while then it actually changes the pressure because the tires get hot, essentially the recommended pressure is for when it's cold, hot is between two and four over that. So, if your tires were hot when you filled up you'd actually want 36-37, so 40 wouldn't actually be that far off. Plus usually the 40 is in relation to seating the bead, what they do when they put the tire on the wheel, and then a common hey don't go over this, it's not really safe or necessary
I have a 2001 Mercury Cougar. BOTH rear wheels wear on the inside of both tires. It clunks when taking off, unsafe at speeds. No idea, shock, ball joint? Mount? I appreciate any inside. It has 62,000 miles if that helps.THANKS
That is going to be either a toe issue or worn suspension components. Typically a toe issue will affect both sides. Check tie rod ends and ball joints.
i have inner tire wear on both front tires, the drivers side lower ball joint is loose, the other side is good ,would it cause the passenger side tire inner tread to wear too?
Since a worn ball joint would typically cause a toe out situation, yes you would see inside tire wear on both front tires but it would have a feathered edge.
@Man Cave Automotive Maintenance & Repair oh okay well I just noticed it's actually both sides, passenger side is on the outside steer and driver side is on the inside steer if that will help narrow down
Furthermore, thank you for the great video, I have been online for hours trying to figure out why my tires are wearing on the outside..... and while every tire manufacturers website uses the word "feathered" and every video on RUclips says "feathered", no one explained what "feathered" was...... UNTIL I watched your video! You sir get an A+ THANK YOU!!
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Just remember don’t use that MAX tire psi as a recommended pressure. That’s always to high! Always go off the manufactures sticker in the door jam or on the trailer.
That smooth-rough demonstration is gold, thanks man. I guess my shadetree alignment wasn't so good. Van still runs straight though.
Insanely informative video. Thank you.
Thanks, very helpful info on identification of toe/camber wear.
Thank you for a great video!!
great info many thanks
Great video, answered my question, I had 3/4” toe in and they wore more on outside edge and are feathered. Figured it was from the excessive toe in. But was worried about camber also. Your answer that camber wears even and toe feathers was what I was looking for thanks a lot.
Great video, I learned something new
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Thanks very much for sharing such valuable information, it really helped me learn how to tell difference in tire wear and to solve my issue .
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Thx OG im having some camber or tow wear
Very helpful video
I have slight slight camber wear on the right hand side of the vehicle (UK btw) it is no where near as bad as you have shown. It is literally about 2 cm wide
Bravo good video. ❤
also another important thing is the DOT date there will be a letters on the side wall around the rim that say DOT a few letters/number that's the plant ID but then a bold oval (1420) with 4 numbers in it those for numbers are the date of manufacture tires last around 5 years in service life the first two numbers are week and last two numbers are year so my (1420) is 14th week of 2020 date of manufacturing. if you find the DOT and it just has plant ID next to it then the plant ID with the date are on the back side of the tire.
My driver side front tire is cupping on the inner tread, tire has been inflated properly and balanced, being just the one wore do you recommend an alignment? I'm going to look over the strut and other suspension components this weekend. Thank you for the video!
very informative
Great vid, it would be even better if the camera was zoomed in on tires
I have inside tread wear on Passenger front + Driver rear and strange 'groaning' of shocks/springs.
Staggered 235/zr20 tread
Coilover suspension
Thanks for the excellent video! I'm just learning about tire wear as a diagnostic because I'm developing uneven wear. I have ~5,000 miles on Cooper AT3's, pro alignment done after install of tires and UCA/ball joints. Front tires have developed uneven wear on the outer edge only, where I can feel 'lippage' or feathering on the tread edges and slots going the long way around the circumference of the tires. Running my hand one way around the tire feels smooth and the other way I feel the sharp lips. Is this the first stage of 'cupping'? Assuming the alignment was done correctly what parts should I look at? A mechanic checked and didn't feel any play in the ball joints or bearings. I felt a minimal amount of play in one inner tie rod end. My struts/coil springs have 160,000 miles on them but still feel solid (maybe the struts are tired?). And I'm doing my brakes soon, I currently feel pulsing during hard braking. Thanks for any suggestions.
Just reading another forum, and a saw tooth pattern is probably the best way to describe what I have going on.
If you have pulsating at the pedal during braking, you have a warped rotor. Between that and any play in the tie rod end would probably cause some cupping. But struts that do no control the spring rebound will also cause this wear. I would check for worn springs and struts.
09 sienna. only the rear tires get worn on the inside. i do hav 4 trojan bateries in the bak. could that b the prob? or shoks/struts?
It would help if you mentioned if the difference between camber and tow wear, you’d mention if it pertains to the inside or outside of the tires.
Mine are all inside wear.
The video does mention between time mark 3:30 and 4:13 the difference between camber wear and tow wear. It can happen on the inside or outside of the tires.
I purchased a Toyota Tacoma 2012 V6 Pickup, in August 2020. In the 22 months, I have had to replace the Rear 2 tyres 3 times because they wear internal. I'm really worried and curious to know the cause(s). Please can you help with Solution(s). Thank you
I need to send you something for your birthday I appreciate the information
On my CLA only the inside edge is wearing out. What could be wrong?
Thanks for the very informative video!I have one question :is it possible that under inflated tyre would be worn out only on the inner edge/shoulder?Well not even the edge by practically the wall of the tyre.
Under inflation may make the problem worse, but if it is worn on the inner edge it is toe or camber issue. If it is a one tire on one side, it is camber. If both sides it is likely toe.
@@mancaveautomotivemaintenan5342 thank you for your input, much appreciated!
under inflated tires may cause a worn out on the both sides and it will cause a shoulder separation and it will creates heat that soften the rubber,separates the cords and rubber and because of the heat and poor flex the steel cords cuts and the tire will blown out.
Thanks for the informative video. I believe mine has the camber wear where the tire looks lopsided. Will this cause a blow out even though there’s still it’s of tread left? Rather than just a camber wear problem, how can I tell if the belt is broken or not ? Thanks in advance.
If there is still tread on the worn side it is fine, but once you get down past the tread that's when you need to start worrying about it. If you have a separation, you will have a bubble on the tire and it will typically appear to be worn tread on one spot.
I came here for the cupping. I have a car that is 55K miles. I recently replaced the original set with new tires about 10K miles ago, there is cupping on the newer tires. The original tires went 45K miles with no sign of cupping.
My point is that sometimes the tires are poor quality to begin with, purchase better tires if you can afford it, it will save you a lot of money in the long run.
if the design of the tires is for off road or mud terrain with big traction treads and you are driving on a smooth highways and you placed it in tire front.position ,both sides of the tire is cupping. but if only one side, check it if is toe in or toe out.
My friend wore out his right front on the corner. I'd tell him he's u turning to fast. The tire shop made him get four new tires instead of replacing the one. Hahaha
With regards to the last two tires with alignment and camber issues, are we referring to the front tires or back? I have a wearing of my front tires ( both of them) on the inside of the tire and i would like to know what that is : camber or alignment issue?
I suspect it is toe but if you have an alignment done, they will check both camber and toe.
Thanks, I have cupping in both rear tires. Do you think it is a balance issue?
Since it is both tires, I would check your shocks or struts, whichever one it is that your car has.
Okay so I have a 2011 dodge avenger. We have gone through almost a Grand in tires bc the back end tires keep going bald. Ive replaced both back end struts, and its still doing same thing. The alignment is on point along with tow. What could be the issue?
I would need to look at the numbers from your alignment to be certain, however, since the factory has no rear alignment correction and any correction to the rear alignment requires the purchase of after market alignment components, I would still lean towards faulty alignment. If you have the numbers from your alignment, I would be happy to take a look at them. Thanks for watching.
I ran at 40psi recommended was 33psi. Didn't have cupping. Maybe over the max recommended pressure is problematic not sure. The higher pressure improved mpg.
highway high pressure for mpg. rough roads lower pressure to save suspension and reduce mpg. within reason to what your max and min is.
If you put air in when it was hot out or right after driving for a while then it actually changes the pressure because the tires get hot, essentially the recommended pressure is for when it's cold, hot is between two and four over that. So, if your tires were hot when you filled up you'd actually want 36-37, so 40 wouldn't actually be that far off. Plus usually the 40 is in relation to seating the bead, what they do when they put the tire on the wheel, and then a common hey don't go over this, it's not really safe or necessary
I have a 2001 Mercury Cougar. BOTH rear wheels wear on the inside of both tires. It clunks when taking off, unsafe at speeds. No idea, shock, ball joint? Mount? I appreciate any inside. It has 62,000 miles if that helps.THANKS
How about a tire that is not really wore on the inside but the tread feels all kicked up on the inside only on the driver's side 95 buick roadmaster
That is going to be either a toe issue or worn suspension components. Typically a toe issue will affect both sides. Check tie rod ends and ball joints.
i have inner tire wear on both front tires, the drivers side lower ball joint is loose, the other side is good ,would it cause the passenger side tire inner tread to wear too?
Since a worn ball joint would typically cause a toe out situation, yes you would see inside tire wear on both front tires but it would have a feathered edge.
What about bad wheel alignment
Camber and toe are the alignment angles most commonly associated with tire wear and are typically the angles adjusted during an alignment.
What would cause pitting on outside steer tire on Passenger side
That would be either a worn shock or spring or a faulty wheel bearing.
@Man Cave Automotive Maintenance & Repair oh okay well I just noticed it's actually both sides, passenger side is on the outside steer and driver side is on the inside steer if that will help narrow down
And thanks for any advice greatly appreciated
Nice garage. Let's be friends hahah
Furthermore, thank you for the great video, I have been online for hours trying to figure out why my tires are wearing on the outside..... and while every tire manufacturers website uses the word "feathered" and every video on RUclips says "feathered", no one explained what "feathered" was...... UNTIL I watched your video! You sir get an A+
THANK YOU!!
I have inside tread wear on Passenger front + Driver rear and strange 'groaning' of shocks/springs.
Staggered 235/zr20 tread
Coilover suspension