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Symptom: Wear in Center

Symptom: Wear in Center

Diagnostic: Overinflation Issues

  • On an overinflated tire, the center of the tread bears most of the load and wears out faster than the outside edges.

  • To prevent overinflation, always check tires when they’re cold or before they’ve been driven.

  • Or, check tires at least three hours after they have been driven.

Solution:

Take air out of your tire, using a tire pressure gauge, until your air pressure reading matches your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended psi. To find the proper air pressure, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual or find your recommended psi on the sticker on your door jam. (Here's how)

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