If your tires wear out quicker than expected, you should investigate the problem. There are various reasons why your tires may wear out too quickly, including neglecting maintenance. Review the possible culprits of tire issues.
Improper Air Pressure
Too much and too little air affects your tires. Under-inflated tires show signs of wear on the outside edges of the tread. Over-inflated tires show signs of wear in the middle of the tread. The quick-fix remedy is to maintain proper air pressure. You should visit a mechanic to ensure proper air pressure.
Failing To Get Wheel Alignments
A common culprit of premature wear is improper wheel alignment. The alignment is an adjustment to your car’s suspension that positions your tires at the right angle to make the right contact with the road.
Wheel alignments are one of the best ways to make your tires last longer because the adjustment impacts performance. It keeps your vehicle from pulling in one direction and improves handling.
Failing to get wheel alignment leads to uneven tire wear, squealing wheels, and an uncomfortable ride. Avoid issues by receiving this service once or twice a year.
Aggressive Driving Habits
Sometimes, uneven tire wear isn’t the result of mechanical issues; your driving habits can impact your ride. Some poor driving habits include practices like riding the brakes, accelerating too aggressively, or turning corners too fast.
Understandably, your terrain affects some of your driving habits. If you drive in hilly areas with curvy mountain roads or encounter frequent potholes, you may accelerate quickly or jam the brakes. That leads to tread wear.
Although you can’t control road conditions, you can regularly service your vehicle to maintain your tires.
Neglect Tire Rotations
Your tires may wear out too quickly if you neglect tire rotations. Specifically, two of your tires may wear out faster than the other two. If you have a front-wheel drive vehicle, the front end of your car is heavier than the back end. This pulls your car down the road.
With uneven wear, the front tires will overwork themselves. Luckily, the smartest solution is regular tire rotations. Professionals recommend tire rotations every 5,000 to 6,000 miles.
Worn Out Suspension System
A worn-out suspension system may increase tire wear. A damaged part or a calibration issue is a typical culprit of a tampered system. If you have worn-out shocks and struts, it can cause your car to “bounce” on the road. You’ll have an uncomfortable ride, and the continuous bouncing causes uneven tire wear.