01/10/2026
This infographic is a comprehensive guide to diagnosing vehicle suspension, alignment, or inflation issues based on tyre wear patterns.
🚗 Tyre Wear Diagnosis Guide
Wear Pattern Main Causes Related Components to Check
1. Edge Wear (Both Sides) • Low tyre pressure
• Overloaded vehicle
• Incorrect tyre size
• Worn shock absorbers • Shock Absorber
• Tyre Pressure (Under-inflation)
2. Centre Wear (Middle) • High tyre pressure
• Overinflation
• Incorrect tyre size
• Hard riding • Tyre Valve
• Tyre Pressure (Over-inflation)
3. Inner/Outer Wear (One Side) • Incorrect camber alignment
• Worn ball joints
• Worn control arm
• Bent suspension or accident damage • Ball Joint
• Control Arm
4. Uneven Wear (Cupping/Scalloped) • Worn wheel bearing
• Worn suspension parts
• Incorrect toe alignment
• Unbalanced wheels
• Worn bushes • Wheel Bearing
• Tie Rod End
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