What are the signs of uneven tire wear, and how can they be identified?

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What are the signs of uneven tire wear, and how can they be identified?

Symptoms like feathering, cupping, o r bald spots indicate specific issues such as misalignment, suspension problems, o r imbalanced wheels. Learning how to inspect tire wear patterns can assist in early detection.

Sirat Ul Jinan asked on 12 Feb 2025 14:46:33 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 12 Feb 2025 14:54:40 pm

Signs of Uneven Tire Wear:

Feathering: The tread appears to be “scuffed” o r unevenly worn along the edges. This often points to alignment o r suspension issues.
Cupping: Tires develop high and low spots on the tread, often caused by worn suspension components o r out-of-balance tires.
Bald Spots: Indicates a serious issue like misalignment o r incorrect tire pressure, which causes patches of the tire to lose tread prematurely.

Have you observed any of these wear patterns, like feathering o r cupping, on your Hilux’s tires?