Wear Patterns

…sipes molded into the tread to fine-tune noise, handling, traction and wear. Tire tread patterns feature different basic designs to help them meet anticipated driving conditions. Symmetric Tread Patterns A symmetric tread pattern is the most common and features continuous ribs or independent tread…

…of age. Incorrect alignment settings will usually result in more rapid tire wear. Therefore, alignment should be checked whenever new tires or suspension components are installed, and any time unusual tire wear patterns appear. Alignment should also be checked after the vehicle has encountered a…

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…patterns (Figure H and Figure I), keeping in mind the wear pattern and wear rate of dual rears are sensitive to significant differences in tread depth within the pair. If the vehicle has tires of a different type and/or size on the front and rear axles, they should only use the rotation pattern…

…load, etc, can cause rapid or uneven tire wear. An accurate tread depth gauge can detect developing wear patterns earlier than simply looking at the tread. This often allows the cause to be identified and corrected before excessive or irregular tread wear ruins the tire. Test Report Video: Panic…

…first tire rotation will be required as a stand-alone service. NOTE: Skipping tire rotations is likely to promote irreversible irregular tread wear patterns that will increase noise over time. Related Links * Tire Rotation Instructions SERVICE WITH A SMILE Need help choosing the right products for…

…first tire rotation will be required as a stand-alone service. NOTE: Skipping tire rotations is likely to promote irreversible irregular tread wear patterns that will increase noise over time. Related Links * Tire Rotation Instructions SERVICE WITH A SMILE Need help choosing the right products for…

…lugs in any pattern and then torque in the star pattern. This may still yield a good torquing but consistency reinforces behavior -- always snug in the star pattern as well. Paying attention to your wheel mounting surfaces, hardware, and then tightenting the lugs in the star patterns shown above…

…diagonal tread wear pattern. Minimizing Diagonal Tread Scuffing / Diagonal Tire Wear Maintaining the vehicle alignment is critical, especially the toe settings. Periodic tactile tire inspection (running your hand around the circumference of the tire) may reveal developing wear patterns sooner than…

…on my third set of Grandtrek TG35s. These were original equipment on my ML320 and I got 48,000 miles on the first set. Since I learned from wear patterns that they like slightly less air pressure that MB recommends, I got 58,000 miles on the second set. I%27ve been more than pleased with the…

…on my third set of Grandtrek TG35s. These were original equipment on my ML320 and I got 48,000 miles on the first set. Since I learned from wear patterns that they like slightly less air pressure that MB recommends, I got 58,000 miles on the second set. I%27ve been more than pleased with the…

…on my third set of Grandtrek TG35s. These were original equipment on my ML320 and I got 48,000 miles on the first set. Since I learned from wear patterns that they like slightly less air pressure that MB recommends, I got 58,000 miles on the second set. I%27ve been more than pleased with the…

…patterns (Figure H and Figure I), keeping in mind the wear pattern and wear rate of dual rears are sensitive to significant differences in tread depth within the pair. If the vehicle has tires of a different type and/or size on the front and rear axles, they should only use the rotation pattern…