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Not rotating your tires will cause niosy saw tooth wear. Tires should be rotated at least every 10,000 miles.

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Q: What is the cause of a sawtooth wear pattern on tires?
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Why does your car have a bumpy ride on flat surfaces?

Check the tread wear and pattern of wear on your tires. Worn tires can cause moderate to serious handling problems, gaining at different speeds of the vehicle. Also, uneven wear with shocks and struts can affect your handlin, in turn, wearing your tires as well.


What do unbalanced tires do?

Cause vibration and will cause excessive tire wear. Can also cause suspension parts to wear prematurely and wear out the axle bearings. Have your tires rotated and balanced every 10,000 miles.


What is the cause of rapid wear at shoulders of a tire?

Over or under inflation of the tires can cause shoulder wear. A misaligned front end can also cause this.


Why do you balance your tires?

You balance your tires because sometimes the rim or rubber is too thick and it'll cause a wobble in your tire and steering. So when you take them to the dealer they add weights to balance them out. You don't absolutely have to do this but it sure does help alotAn unbalanced tire will cause a vibration in the suspension. You can feel this in the steering wheel. This imbalance will cause suspension and steering components to wear prematurely. Plus it will cause the tire to wear in an uneven pattern. Keeping your tires balanced is very important.


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.


What are the causes of a drifting car?

When one drives a car with tires that are not aligned correctly, it can cause premature wear on the tires and will cause the car to start drifting uncontrollably.


What is proper to say not rotating your tires will cause undo or undue wear?

Undue


How do I know when my tires are worn down and I need to replace them?

Tires have molded indicators called "wear bars." If these are visible across the tread pattern, your tires need to be replaced.


Will over inflated tires cause vibration?

Yes, over-inflation can cause vibration. It will also cause harsh ride, tires will wear in the center of the tire, and handling and stopping will be adversely effected. Never over-inflate your tires. Follow the vehicle manufacture's recommendations.


Why you wheel alignment are required when you fit new tires?

they are not always required but if the old tires had an odd wear pattern it would be in your best interest to have an alignment


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Should you get a wheel alignment when you buy new tires?

No, not as long as normal wear pattern on the old ones.