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Look for patchy (scalloped) wear across the whole width of the tire. The patches are caused by insufficient damping in the strut and the tyre bouncing on the road as a result.
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Are bad struts unsafe?
Yes. Bad struts effect the handling of a vehicle. In an emergency situation where you are required to make a quick maneuver, those bad struts can cause you to not be able to avoid an accident. They will also cause your tires to wear out prematurely.Yes. Bad struts effect the handling of a vehicle. In an emergency situation where you are required to make a quick maneuver, those bad struts can cause you to not be able to avoid an accident. They will also cause your tires to wear out prematurely.
What causes scalloped tires?
Out of alignment or bad shocks or struts
What would cause a diagonal wipe wear pattern on the rear tires of a front wheel drive vehicle?
Bad shocks and struts are a common failure that can cause diagonal wipe on tires, the shocks and struts may not be leaking and still cause this condition. Shock and strut replacement is recommended at 50000 mi.
How long can you drive on bad struts?
I would say as little as possible, as they are ruining your tires.
What causes the steering to wooble at highway speeds?
Tires and/or wheels out of balance Also: Bad alignment--too much toe-out, loose/worn struts, bad ball joints. bad CV joints, worn tie rod ends (inner and/or outer), bad tire--slipped belt. Steering rack worn out. Check tires for abnormal wear (cupping and shoulder wear first)
What is the cause of severe shaking and irregular tire wear?
Bent wheel, tires out of balance, front end out of alignment, worn steering or suspension parts, bad shocks or struts, or a combination of any of these.
What are the signs that you need new struts?
The struts on your vehicle are designed to absorb the bumps and dips in the roadway to give you with smooth comfortable ride. Worn or damaged struts can cause problems like tire wear and bad handling. You should check your struts at least once a year for any signs of damage or wear. Check your tires for signs of cupping, excessive wear on the middle or both sides of the tires. Check for fluid leakage from the struts. Walk to each corner of your vehicle and push down on the bumper and release. It shouldn't bounce more than once. Drive the vehicle and check for any signs of excessive dipping when stopping and check for drifting or swaying.
How would bad shocks and bad struts effect your tires over a peiod of time?
Well first, they don't effect....they affect your tires causing premature wear. The faster wear happens because the tire is not rolling smoothly over the surface. This causes the tires to get flat spots (sometimes called cupping) and to wear unevenly. It's kind of like your shoes. If you look at the way your shoes wear you can tell where you are putting the most pressure on them. It causes the heal to wear unevenly and sometimes you can wear a hole in the soles long before the shoes are completely worn out. Same thing happens to tires. You will have areas on the tire worn clear down to the threads (belts) and yet some areas still have a lot of rubber left.
Is it safe to drive with bad struts?
Maybe a little less stability and comfort in riding, but it is sure hard on your tires.
Can a bad front shock cause cupping in the front tires?
Yes, cupping is caused by defective shocks/struts.
What causes choppy tire wear on the inside edge of the tire?
Uneven tire wear with spots is usually caused by bad shock absorbers or struts. If the car or truck bounces too much while driving down the road it makes bald spots on the tires.
What causes tires to wear fast on a big rig?
Misaligned axles, bad mounts on the tires, improperly inflated tires.
