What to Do About Severe Rear Tire Wear on the Outlander?

[GabrielleRose]

The severe wear on the rear tires of the Outlander is caused by excessive rear wheel camber deviation, which can be corrected through precise four-wheel alignment. Some models with independent rear suspension do not come equipped with factory-installed eccentric bolts for adjusting camber, requiring separate purchase during four-wheel alignment. Here are the main causes of tire wear: 1. Early wear on the central part (tread) of the tire: Overinflation. Properly increasing tire pressure can reduce rolling resistance and save fuel. 2. Excessive wear on both sides (shoulders) of the tire: Underinflation or prolonged overloading. Low pressure or heavy loads increase the tire's contact area with the ground, causing both sides to engage and wear prematurely. 3. Excessive wear on one side of the tire: Incorrect front wheel alignment. When the front wheel camber is too large, the outer edge wears prematurely; when it's too small or absent, the inner edge wears prematurely. 4. Severe abnormal wear on the inner side of the left rear tire and the outer side of the right rear tire: Non-parallel front and rear axles, with the right wheelbase exceeding the left beyond standard, or vice versa.