Is Tire Wear Caused by Wheel Balancing or Four-Wheel Alignment?

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McRafael
07/25/25 7:45am
Tire wear requires a four-wheel alignment. Below are the types of tire wear: 1. Wear on both shoulder edges of the tire indicates insufficient tire pressure; wear in the middle indicates excessive tire pressure. It is important to promptly replenish tire pressure and avoid overloading. 2. Wear on the outer edge of the tire may be due to excessive toe-in or camber angle, or a bent steering knuckle arm. Wear on the inner edge is caused by insufficient toe-in or camber angle, requiring four-wheel alignment correction. Below are the reasons for tire wear in vehicles: 1. Tire wear is primarily caused by the sliding friction between the tire and the ground. Rapid acceleration, sharp turns, and harsh braking can accelerate tire wear. Significant differences in tire pressure among tires can also lead to uneven wear. Tire pressure is critical—both overinflation and underinflation can shorten tire lifespan. 2. If wear occurs only in the middle while the sides remain normal, the tire is overinflated. If the shoulder edges wear faster while the middle remains normal, the tire is underinflated. If the four tires are not aligned along the standard horizontal and vertical axes, the two wheels on the same side may experience uneven wear during driving.
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