What Causes More Severe Wear on the Rear Tires of the Outlander Compared to the Front Tires?

[StEvelyn]

The main reason for severe wear on the rear tires of the Outlander is excessive rear wheel camber deviation, which can be corrected through precise four-wheel alignment. Some models with independent rear suspension do not come equipped from the factory with eccentric bolts for adjusting the camber angle, requiring them to be purchased separately when performing a four-wheel alignment. Main causes of tire wear: 1. Early wear on the central part of the tire (tread crown): The primary cause is over-inflation. Appropriately increasing tire pressure can reduce rolling resistance and save fuel. 2. Excessive wear on both sides of the tire (shoulders): The main causes are under-inflation or prolonged overloading. When tire pressure is low or the load is heavy, the contact area between the tire and the ground increases, causing the sides of the tire to engage with the ground and leading to early wear. 3. Excessive wear on one side of the tire: The primary cause is misaligned front wheel positioning. When the front wheel's camber angle is too large, the outer edge of the tire experiences early wear. If the camber angle is too small or nonexistent, the inner edge of the tire wears prematurely.