Esteem GLX Wagon Plus L4-1.6L (1998)
Tires: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
IRREGULAR AND/OR PREMATURE WEAR
Irregular and premature wear has many causes. Some of them are incorrect inflation pressures, lack of tire rotation, driving habits, improper alignment.
If the following conditions are noted, rotation is necessary:
1. Front tire wear is different from rear.
2. Uneven wear exists across the tread of any tire.
3. Front tire wear is unequal between the right and left.
4. Rear tire wear is unequal between the right and left.
5. There is cupping, flat spotting, etc.
6. A wheel alignment check is necessary if following conditions are noted:
a. Front tire wear is unequal between the right and left.
b. Wear is uneven across the tread of any front tire.
c. Front tire treads have scuffed appearance with "feather" edges on one side of tread ribs or blocks.
WEAR INDICATORS
Original equipment tires have built-in tread wear indicators to show when they need replacement.
These indicators will appear as 12 mm (0.47 inch) wide bands when the tire tread depth becomes 1.6 mm (0.063 inch). When the indicators appear in
3 or more grooves at 6 locations, tire replacement is recommended.
RADIAL TIRE WADDLE
Waddle is side to side movement at the front and/or rear of the vehicle. It is caused by the steel belt not being straight within the tire. It is most
