Check Your Car Tyres if they are Wearing Unevenly?

Following are the main types of uneven tyre wear. 

• Central tread wearing out : If the center tread is wearing leaving the shoulders intact, there are chances that the tyre is overinflated. Excess amount of air causes the center of the tyre to bulge out or become more pronounced. You must always check the door jamb and the owner’s manual for the correct tyre pressure. The problem can be handled by simply deflating the tyre to the recommended PSI.

Wearing out of the center tread can also take place when the tyred is inflated. But the vehicle is not carrying any load. In such cases, you need to make certain that the tyre gets inflated only when carrying heavy loads. 

• Wearing off-the-shoulder tread : Wearing the tyre on both shoulders and not in the center is a sign of underinflation. Once again you need to check the recommended tyre pressure. In this case, if the pressure is low you need to add more air. If you drive a lot on winding and curving roads the results can be similar. If such roads are a part of your everyday driving experts recommend rotating the tyres more often.
• One-sided shoulder tread wear : This is an indication that the tyre is leaning slightly. This is mostly because of improper wheel alignment. Occasionally it can also be a result of a defective or damaged suspension.

In either case, you will require to take the car to a professional mechanic for inspecting the suspension. Proper wheel alignment can also help eliminate the uneven tyre wear problem.

• Flat spots : Flat spots are patches of horizontal wear on the tyre tread. It mostly happens because of a specific style of driving. If you accelerate and break aggressively it can result in a platform due to skidding and wheel lock-up. 

Even though the wear is on a small patch the tyre may require complete placement. If the part is in direct contact with the road braking suddenly can cause severe accidents. To prevent flat spots on your tyre it is best to have a defensive driving style. Always maintain a good distance between your car and the one in front. Always have plenty of time for breaking and acceleration. 

• Diagonal tread wear : This is the least usual type of uneven tyre wearing. Usually, when a tyre is not tracking straight it results in diagonal wear. You should always keep your tyres in precise alignment with the geometric center of the vehicle. For this, you need to take the vehicle to a professional mechanic at regular intervals.  When tyres experience a pull in a  different direction there are cycles of grip and slip. This causes the rubber to wear out. If you observe this on your tyre get a wheel alignment immediately.

You must always keep an eye on the tread of your tyre. If you notice uneven wearing of the treads then call our team at Mysyara. Our experts will examine your tyres and do the necessary steps for longer tyre life.