Tire Inspection for Wear and Damage

Tire Inspection for Wear and Damage

11th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 30 min

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Learning Objective

I can inspect tires for wear and damage.

  • 1

    Excessive positive camber can cause uneven tire wear on the outer edge, but a simple alignment can usually fix it.

  • 2

    Underinflation causes tires to wear out faster along the outside edges because the outer shoulder of the tire takes on extra stress.

  • 3

    Cupping or scalloping patterns on tires indicate worn suspension components like shocks and struts need replacement.