Tyre wear chart

Make

Land Rover

Model

Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)

Section

Fault diagnosis › Tyre wear chart

Wheels and tyresTyre wear chart

TYRE WEAR CHART

FAULT	CAUSE	REMEDY
Rapid wear at shoulders	Tyres under-inflated Worn suspension components i.e. ball joints, panhard rod bushes,steering damper Excessive cornering speeds	Inflate to correct pressure Replace worn components
Rapid wear at centre of tread	Tyres over-inflated	Inflate to correct pressure
Wear at one shoulder	Track out of adjustment Bent panhard rod	Adjust track to correct figure Check and replace worn or damaged components
Bald spots or tyre cupping	Wheel out of balance Excessive radial runout Shock absorber worn Excessive braking	Balance wheel and tyre assembly Check runout and replace tyre if necessary Replace shock absorber
Tyre scalloped	Track out of adjustment Worn suspension components Excessive cornering speeds	Adjust toe to correct figure Replace as necessary

CAUTION: This diagnosis chart is for general guidance only and does not necessarily include every cause of abnormal tyre wear.

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