Uneven Tire Wear ?
09-22-2004, 12:39 AM
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Uneven Tire Wear ?
Ok, so it's about time for my Sumi HRT+'s to be rotated. Now upon inspection of the front two tires, the outer tread seemse to be great (and I some hella cornering). I find that the middle of the tire is wearing thinner than the outer edges :wtf:
How do I make this correct, or is there even a way to do so ?
I know the Sumitumo's are not XL (extra load) tires, and Tirerack even advised me to keep a little more pressure in them because of this, which I did, I keep them at 35 PSI cold.
What is causing them to wear thinner in the middle of the tire ? I have had an alignment since I had them put on, and they were balanced upon mounting
How do I make this correct, or is there even a way to do so ?
I know the Sumitumo's are not XL (extra load) tires, and Tirerack even advised me to keep a little more pressure in them because of this, which I did, I keep them at 35 PSI cold.
What is causing them to wear thinner in the middle of the tire ? I have had an alignment since I had them put on, and they were balanced upon mounting
09-22-2004, 01:53 AM
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Increase your tire pressure. Your tires will begin cupping. Currently, my Falken Azenis on my Jetta are cupping after 15K, you'll know it's cupping when it creates this terrible jet sound after 35mph. Though it's not bad for the car or tires (other than life), it's really annoying to drive with passengers and have to scream at them to talk in a normal convo.
09-22-2004, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NiteQwill
Increase your tire pressure. Your tires will begin cupping. Currently, my Falken Azenis on my Jetta are cupping after 15K, you'll know it's cupping when it creates this terrible jet sound after 35mph. Though it's not bad for the car or tires (other than life), it's really annoying to drive with passengers and have to scream at them to talk in a normal convo.
I plan to have them rotated and balanced soon.
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