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Tire Wear Chart
Use the following chart to help you determine why you may be experiencing abnormal tire
wear. If you see abnormal tire wear, visit your dealer or a qualified service facility to assess the
problem and take corrective actions.
Wear Pattern
Cause
Action
Center Wear
Over Inflation
Adjust Pressure to
Particular Load Per
Tire Catalog
Edge Wear
Under Inflation
Adjust Pressure to
Particular Load Per
Tire Catalog
Side Wear
Loss of Camber
Or Overloading
Make Sure Load
Does Not Exceed
Axle Rating.
Align Trailer
Toe Wear
Incorrect Toe-In
Align Trailer
Cupping
Out of Balance
Check Bearing
Adjustment and
Tire Balance
Flat Spots
Wheel Lockup
& Tire Skidding
Avoid Sudden Stops
When Possible &
Adjust Brakes
CAUTION
Tire wear should be checked frequently. Once a wear pattern becomes firmly
established in a tire it is difficult to stop, even if the underlying cause is corrected.
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