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Abnormal car tyre wear

Abnormal tyre wear… are your tyres showing signs of abnormal wearing?

AH Mobile Tyre Fitting will show you what to look out for and how to solve the problem.
Keep an eye out for uneven wear appearing on the tyres and undertand the underlying causes.

Tyres wear over time – it’s normal to have to replace them at some point. But be careful as it’s imperative to look out for signs of abnormal tyre wear too, as this could lead to much more serious problems. Leaving these potential issues unchecked could cause a risk to your safety on the roads.

Don’t worry AH Mobile Tyre Fitting will note if they spot any problems as early as possible, keeping your car safe to drive, as well as saving you money in the long run.

What causes abnormal tyre wear?
There are different kinds of abnormal tyre wear, each caused by a variety of issues. These can stem from problems such as suspension or alignment issues, tyre production fault, or the result of driving on underinflated or overinflated tyres.

How to check for abnormal vehicle tyre wear
It’s a good idea to inspect your tyres once a month – this goes for both pressure and tread depth. You should also check your tyres before you set off on long journeys.

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TYRE CAMBER WEAR

Spotting it
The inside edge, outside edge, or shoulder will show considerably more wear than the rest of the tyre.
Source of issue
Camber wear can be caused by: suspension system misalignment, a bent strut, a dislocated strut tower, a weak or broken spring, a bent spindle, or collapsed or damaged control arm bushings.
How to fix it
You should look up the recommended tyre pressure, stated in your car’s manual. We can arrange to visit and inspect your tyres. AH can then determine the root cause of the problem.

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TYRE SHOULDER WEAR

The Tyres shoulders are more worn than the centre
Spotting it
The alternate situation to the above, the edges of your tyres will have worn more than the centre.
Source of issue
You may have underinflated your tyres, which has caused a dip in the centre.
How to fix it
You should look up the recommended tyre pressure, stated in your car’s manual. We can arrange to visit and inspect your tyres. AH can then determine the root cause of the problem.

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Feathered TYRE WEAR

Spotting it
The tread will feel smooth when rubbing your hand across it one way, but rough when rubbed the other way.
Source of issue
Feathered directional wear patterns can be caused by: toe misalignment, worn tie rod ends, worn idler arms, bent steering linkage or bent steering arms.
How to fix it
Consider calling AH Mobile Tyre Fitting to visit and inspect your tyres. AH can then determine the root cause of the problem.

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CENTRE TYRE WEAR

Spotting it
You will notice that there is far more wear at the centre of your tyre rather than at the edges.
Source of issue
Over inflation maybe the issue and thus causing your car tyre to bulge in the middle.
How to fix it
Check your tyre pressure against the manufacturer’s guidelines and inflate to correct pressure. The information can be found in your cars manual.

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Cupped wear pattern

Spotting the issue
Cups or dips will start to show around the edge of the tread.
Source of problem
One or more of your tyres could be out of balance with the others, or it’s possible one or more of your wheel struts or shock absorbers could have become weak.
How to fix it
To start with get your wheel balanced at your local garage , then the next thing is to get the shock absorbers or struts checked as these may be the real issue and may need to be replaced.

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