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Tires: Testing and Inspection

Tire Inspection 

Irregular and Premature Wear 

Irregular and/or premature wear results from many causes including the following: incorrect inflation pressures, non-rotated tires, rough driving and
improper wheel alignment.
If the following conditions are noted, tire rotation is necessary:
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Front tires wear differently from rear tires.

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Uneven wear between both sides of tread on the same tire.

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Both front tires wear unevenly.

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Both rear tires wear unevenly.

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Abnormal wear such as cupping and flat spotting is noted.

Wheel alignment should be checked if the following conditions are noted:
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Front tires wear unevenly.

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Uneven wear between both sides of tread on the same front tire.

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Front tire treads show scuffs with "feather" edges on one side of tread ribs or blocks.

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