Tread - Heel and toe wear

Image:Heel and toe wear

Examples
Image:Examples
Condition of damage

One side of the blocks and / or lugs on the tread wearing faster than the other side circumferentially like sawteeth

Causes
  • 1. Tires are not rotated timely
  • 2. Underinflation and / or overload
  • 3. Sudden braking or rapid acceleration
Recommendations
  • 1. Rotate tires timely before heel & toe wear becomes serious
  • 2. Use tire under proper air pressure and load
  • 3. Avoid rough driving