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One shoulder of a steering tire is wearing much faster than the rest of the tread. What is the most likely family of causes?
- A.The tire is too new
- B.The road crown explains any amount of one-sided wear
- C.Excessive grease on the hub
- D.Alignment problems such as incorrect toe or camber, or a bent rim that forces the tire to run at an angle
Correct answer
D. Alignment problems such as incorrect toe or camber, or a bent rim that forces the tire to run at an angle
Why
Wear concentrated on one edge means the tire is being dragged slightly sideways as it rolls instead of tracking straight. Toe, camber, and rim damage are the usual causes, and catching it early matters because alignment wear can destroy a steering tire in a fraction of its normal life.
Manual topic: Tires - Wear Patterns · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-220).