Abnormal Tire Wear - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

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WHEELS AND TIRES
Abnormal tire ·wear
1. Refer to the chart below for the possible causes and actions.
Wear pattern
SHOULDER WEAR
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CENTER WEAR
FEATHERED EDGE
UNEVEN WEAR
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Possible cause
Underinflation (both sides worn)
Incorrect camber (one side worn)
Hard cornering
Lack of rotation
Overinflation
Lack of rotation
Incorrect toe-in
Incorrect camber or caster
Malfunctioning suspension
Unbalanced wheel
Out-of-round brake drum or disc
Lack of rotation
Other mechanical conditions
Action
Adjust tire pressure
Repair or replace axle and suspension
parts
Reduce speed
Rotate tires
Adjsut tire pressure
Rotate tires
Adjust tOe-in
Repair or replace axle and suspension
parts
Repair or replace
Balance or replace
Correct or replace
Rotate tire
Correct or replace
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