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Acura Tire Conditions

Acura Authorized Tire Center Test Site - Ford Herndon VA

TIRE CONDITIONS
Causes and Corrections

TREAD WEAR - IN CENTER

PROBABLE CAUSE

Tires overinflated
Use of oversized tires

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Confirm cold inflation pressure matches vehicle's recommended pressures
Confirm appropriate rim width and evaluate alternate tire pressures

TREAD WEAR - ON BOTH SHOULDERS

PROBABLE CAUSE

Tires underinflated
Vehicle overloaded

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Confirm cold inflation pressure matches vehicle's recommended pressures
Confirm load being carried is within vehicle specifications, reduce as necessary

TREAD WEAR - ON ONE SHOULDER

PROBABLE CAUSE

Wheel alignment does not match actual driving conditions
Worn or damaged steering/suspensions parts

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Set alignment to most appropriate angles withing vehicle's approved range
Replace worn or bent parts and align

TREAD WEAR - HEEL AND TOE BLOCK WEAR

PROBABLE CAUSE

Insufficient tire rotation for driving conditions
Tires underinflated, increasing drag and wear

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Rotate tires more frequently following vehicle's approved pattern
Confirm cold inflation pressure matches vehicle's recommended pressures

TREAD WEAR - IRREGULAR CUPPING

PROBABLE CAUSE

Loose steering or suspension components
Tires and wheels out of balance

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Replace worn struts/shocks and other steering/suspension parts and align
Correct balance of tires and wheels

CIRCUMFERENTIAL SPLIT/STAR

PROBABLE CAUSE

Impact break from road hazard or pothole
Tire sidewall pinched between road and wheel

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Dismount tire and inspect for interior damage, replace tire if damage is found
Determine if wheel is bent by inspecting for runout, replace wheel if damage is found

BUBBLE/BULGE

PROBABLE CAUSE

Tire sidewall pinched between road and wheel
Components contaminated during manufacturing

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Dismount tire and inspect, tire manufacturer's warranty applies if no interior damage is found
Dismount tire and inspect, interior damage indicates road hazard

OZONE/WEATHER CRACKING

PROBABLE CAUSE

Frequent exposure to direct sun and hot temperatures
Tires exposed to ozone or harsh chemicals

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Evaluate service conditions and attempt to minimize exposure to sun and heat
Attempt to keep tires away from sources of ozone and chemical exposure

ABRASIONS OF BOTH SIDEWALLS

PROBABLE CAUSE

Driven on when extremely low on air
Driven on when flat

APPROPRIATE CORRECTION

Dismount and inspect tire for interior damage, replace tire if damage is found

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Acura Tire Conditions