Testing and Inspection for Trooper LTD 4WD V6-35L Tires
Tires: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Irregular and Premature Wear
Irregular and Premature Wear
Irregular and/or premature wear has many causes. Some of them are incorrect inflation pressures, lack of tire rotation, poor driving habits or improper
wheel alignment. Incorrect inflation is common cause of tire premature wear.
Note: Due to their design, radial tires tend to wear faster in the shoulder area, particularly on the front tires. This makes regular especially necessary.
After rotation, be sure to check wheel nut torque, and set tire pressures.
Radial Tire Lead/Pull
Radial Tire Lead/Pull
"Lead/Pull" is vehicle deviation from a straight path, on a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel.
Lead is usually caused by:
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Poorly manufactured radial tires.
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Uneven brake adjustment.
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Wheel alignment.
The way in which a tire is built can produce lead in a car. An example of this is placement of the belt. Off-center belts on radial tires can cause the tire
to develop a side force while rolling straight down the road and the tire will tend to roll like a cone.
The "Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction" chart should be used to make sure that front wheel alignment is not mistaken for tire lead.
Rear tires will not cause lead/pull.
Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction Chart
Typical examples of abnormal tire ahead wear and major causes:
Caution: Similar wear patterns can be caused by worn suspension parts, misalignment of wheels and tires, and other suspension related problems.
