Many car owners are surprised when new car tires are replaced but the outer edge is already worn. According to a technician at Ninety Eight Auto Motorcycle Repair, Maintenance and Care Center (Cat Lai ward, Ho Chi Minh City), this may be a sign that the undercarriage system or wheel placement angle is having problems.
The first step is for drivers to check the wear level of both wheels on the same axle. If both wheels on the same axle wear the outer edge at a similar level, the cause may be due to improper tire pressure, incorrect wheel placement angles, or degraded suspension system details.
In case only one wheel is more worn than the other, the cause is usually related to the wrong wheel placement angle or some damaged details of the chassis system.
In addition, tire pressure is also an important factor determining tire lifespan. Pumping tires lower or higher than the manufacturer's recommended level can cause tire surfaces to wear abnormally, while affecting road grip, braking distance and fuel consumption.
Technicians recommend that if the tire has just been replaced and early signs of wear have appeared, the car owner should take the car to the garage to check the overall chassis system, adjust the wheel position angle and assess the condition of the suspension system details. Early detection and repair not only helps extend tire life but also limits arising damage.
In particular, when tire wear is accompanied by the feeling of the car being pulled off course, the steering wheel is unstable, and the car is facing a side when moving, users need to immediately check the chassis system. Continuing to operate in this condition can reduce steering ability, increase the risk of unsafety and incur more repair costs.
