Use this tyre wear guide to inspect and identify wear patterns that can indicate potential issues with the vehicle or the setup that can be addressed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Out of alignment specification
parameters (camber, toe, axle
parallelism).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check alignment and inspect
for worn parts.
TYRE DISPOSITION
Continue to run until minimum
tread depth is reached.
PROBABLE CAUSE
This condition is common on
radial tires in slow-wearing
operations.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
None
TYRE DISPOSITION
Continue to run or rotate.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Condition most commonly
occurs on slow-wearing radial
tyres in steer or trailer position
(free rolling).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
None
TYRE DISPOSITION
Continue to run.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Vehicle operation on rough
surfaces (misapplication of
tread compound).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Review tire selection and
operation.
TYRE DISPOSITION
Minor damage; should return
to service. Consult retreader
for possible repair and retread.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Contact with vehicle
components (mud flap brackets,
bumpers), or spinning the tires
on ice or loose road surface.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Analyze cause. Ensure tire does
not contact vehicle
components. Review driver
practices.
TYRE DISPOSITION
Return to service if damage is
not below base of tread groove.
If deeper, retread or scrap.
PROBABLE CAUSE
New brakes (not worn in),
unbalanced brake system,
frozen brake lines, driver abuse.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check brake system.
TYRE DISPOSITION
May be repaired or retreaded if
casing is undamaged;
otherwise, scrap.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Worn suspension components,
mismatched dual diameter or
inflation pressures,
underinflation, improper
bearing adjustment.
Aggravated by high speed/light
loads.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Diagnose mechanical condition
and correct.
TYRE DISPOSITION
Continue to run until pull
point, then retread.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Improper bearing adjustment,
misalignment, mismatched
dual tire diameter and/or
inflation pressure. May start as
brake skid. Aggravated by high
speed/light loads.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Analyze cause and correct.
TYRE DISPOSITION
Reverse direction of rotation. If
excessive, submit for
retreading.
PROBABLE CAUSE
New brakes (not worn in),
unbalanced brake system,
frozen brake lines, driver abuse.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
New brakes (not worn in),
unbalanced brake system,
frozen brake lines, driver abuse.
TYRE DISPOSITION
May be repaired or retreaded if
casing is undamaged;
otherwise, scrap.
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