What are the causes of uneven tire wear?

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ODaniela
07/29/25 7:17pm
The causes of uneven tire wear on a single tire are: 1. Wear on both shoulders of the tread; 2. Central wear of the tread; 3. Uneven wear on the inner or outer side of the tread; 4. Wavy or scalloped wear on the tread; 5. Excessive wear on individual tires; 6. Premature wear in the center of the tire; 7. Patchy or bald spots on the tire. The solutions for uneven tire wear are: 1. Inflate the tire properly and avoid overloading; 2. Perform a wheel alignment; 3. Replace rubber bushings and adjust the wheelbase; 4. Repair or replace the balance beam and tighten the tie rods; 5. Replace with high-quality rims; 6. Replace the worn-out tires; 7. Reface the brake drums or replace the brake discs.
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