Tread - Shoulder Wear

Image:Shoulder Wear

Examples
Image:Examples
Condition of damage

Both shoulders wearing faster than the center tread

Causes
  • 1. Underinflation and / or overload
  • 2. Repeated sharp turns at a high speed in cornering
  • 3. Improper matching of tires and rims
  • 4. Tires are not rotated timely
Recommendations
  • 1. Use tires under the recommended air pressure
  • 2. Avoid rough driving in cornering
  • 3. Use proper rims and mount tires properly
  • 4. Rotate tires timely before shoulder wear becomes serious