Tread Wear Pattern
The tread wear pattern is the way a tyre wears across its width, which reveals pressure, alignment or suspension problems.
What is Tread Wear Pattern?
Centre wear points to over-inflation. Shoulder wear points to under-inflation. One-edge wear points to alignment. Feathering, where tread blocks are sharp on one side and smooth on the other, points to toe problems. Flat spots come from locked-wheel braking or long storage. Diagonal wear on rear tyres can come from rear toe settings. Photos of wear patterns help a workshop diagnose the cause.
How it works
Pressure and angles change how the tread contacts the road.
Why it matters for your car
Cupping indicates worn shock absorbers or imbalance. Correct the cause before fitting new tyres.
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