The tires of a car are the only element of a vehicle that connects it to the road. Often car owners forget that rubber is the most important element of a car, which directly affects. But when the tires wear out, every driver is saddened to realize that it's time to spend money on buying new tires. ... Indeed, sometimes rubber wear can indicate possible vehicle malfunctions. In this case, replacing the rubber with a new one may not help. For example, with some types of breakdowns, your new rubber can wear out prematurely in a short time. Let's take a look at the ten most by which, it is quite possible to determine the cause of this wear, eventually finding out the technical condition of the vehicle.

1. Wear of a rubber tread in the center (in the middle)

What it looks like: With this type, as a rule, the tread in the middle of the tire is most worn out (example in the photo).

Cause: If the tire wears the most in the center of the wheel, it indicates that the center of the tread has had the most contact with the road surface, compared to the tread closer to the edges of the rubber. Consequently, the car on which this rubber was installed did not have sufficient adhesion to the road surface. Accordingly, the traction of the car was insufficient.

Most often, such wear indicates that the tire was not inflated correctly. That is, the tire pressure did not match the pressure recommended by the car manufacturer. This type of wear indicates that the owner of the car did not check the pressure even with sharp changes in temperature outside, at which the pressure in the tires can change significantly.

The fact is that while the tires are cold (for example, after a frosty night), the tire pressure may be lower than the manufacturer recommends. But after the start of the movement, the pressure in the tires begins to rise from the heating of the air in it. As a result, after a certain distance traveled, the tire pressure may exceed the maximum allowable rate recommended by the automaker. As a result, the pumped up unevenly adheres to the road surface, as a result of which uneven tire wear will be observed in the center of the tread.

Some car enthusiasts often advise pumping the wheels to improve handling and reduce fuel consumption. But this is not justified. Yes, in this way you can slightly reduce fuel consumption and even slightly improve handling, but in the end you will pay for it with rapid tread wear.

That is, by saving a little money on fuel, you will pay a lot more.

2. Herniated tires (bulging) and cracks in the sidewall

What it looks like: Cracks and bulges on the tire sidewall.

Cause: This usually occurs from hitting a pothole (hole) in the road, curb, etc. The tire is usually well protected against such impacts. But if the tire has insufficient pressure or is inflated, then as a result of the impact, there is a great danger that the tire will be damaged. Large cracks on the sidewall of the tire, which run along the wheel rim, indicate that it has been operated with insufficient pressure for a long time. Small cracks on the lateral surface of the rubber indicate external damage or age of the rubber (due to old age, the rubber composition begins to chemically decompose, as a result of which the tire begins to crack).

A tire hernia looks like a bulge on the rubber surface. Most often, a bulge (hernia) appears on the side wall of the tire. A rubber hernia is associated with an internal injury (a layer of rubber). This usually occurs in connection with a side impact on a curb, post, etc. Most often, after an impact, a hernia (protrusion) of the wheel does not immediately appear. That is, after a stroke, you can see a hernia only after a week or even after a month.

If you notice cracks or a hernia on the tires, then you need to buy new tires as soon as possible.

Remember that using hernia rubber is very dangerous.

3. Dents in the rubber

What it looks like: According to long-term observations, rubber with dents looks like in the photo. That is, the tire has the shape of bumps and dents.

Cause: This type of tire is usually associated with (wear or damage to the chassis of the vehicle). Insufficient shock absorption on bumps due to suspension malfunction. As a result, the tire experiences overload from impacts taking on the maximum load. But the load is distributed unevenly over the entire tread surface. As a result, some areas of the tread take on more stress than others, which contributes to the formation of dents and bumps on the tires.

Most often, this appearance of used tires is associated with poor shock absorbers. It is worth noting, though, that any suspension parts that fail can cause this kind of wear.

We advise you, in the event of a similar deformation of the tires, to make a complete suspension and struts of the car in a technical center. We do not recommend dealing with a similar problem for tire fitting, i.e. in order to determine the cause of the change in the shape of the wheels. It is not uncommon when tire workers do not know what can cause irregularities (dents, bumps) on the tread surface.

Most often, tire service workers claim and believe that this is the reason for the wrong camber. But this is not a fact. As we have already said, this reason may be associated with the failure of the shock absorber (s).

4. Diagonal dent with signs of tread wear

What it looks like: Diagonal indentation in the tread surface with uneven wear on the tire surface.

Cause: Most often, this problem occurs on the rear wheels, where the camber is incorrectly set. Also, such a deformation of the wheel can be associated with an insufficient rotation interval, and also, sometimes such a change in the appearance of the tire can be associated with the frequent transportation of heavy loads in the trunk or in the car.

Heavy loads can change the geometry of the suspension, resulting in a diagonal deformation of the rubber tread surface.

5. Excessive wear of the tread along the edges

What it looks like: The inner and outer tread has increased wear, while the middle of the tread is significantly less worn.

Cause: This is a sure sign of not enough. That is, the pressure does not correspond to the rate recommended by the car manufacturer. Remember that this is the most dangerous condition for tires. The fact is that with a reduced tire pressure, it is subject to greater flexion. According to the laws of physics, this means that as the wheel rotates, the tire will accumulate more heat. As a result, the rubber will not adhere evenly to the road surface and, accordingly, we will get uneven rubber wear.

Also, insufficient tire pressure will lead to the fact that the rubber will not sufficiently soften the impact on the road, which will naturally directly affect the suspension. Over time, this harsh impact on the suspension can lead to its premature failure, as well as affect the camber.

How to avoid the problem of not inflated tires (insufficient pressure): We again return to the fact that every driver must regularly check the air pressure in the wheels, that is, every month or every time after a sharp temperature drop outside. Also remember that cold wheels (when parked at night) may show pressure lower than recommended by the car manufacturer. But during a long trip, due to the heating of the air, the pressure may exceed the norm.

The fact is that this system, as a rule, warns you about a change in pressure in the wheel, either with a sharp fluctuation in pressure (for example, a sharp drop in tire pressure by more than 25 percent), or with a significant decrease in pressure for a long time.

In other words, the tire pressure warning system can only be triggered when the tire pressure is significantly less than necessary. This means that you run the risk of traveling on wheels with insufficient air pressure for a long time.

6. Convex side protector wear

What it looks like: The side blocks of the tread are usually similar to the plumage of birds have. The lower edges of the tread blocks are rounded, while the higher edges of the blocks are sharp. Please note that you cannot visually notice this type of wear. This can only be understood by looking at the tread from the edge and by touch, i.e. using your hands.

Cause: For this type of tread wear, check the ball joints and wheel bearing first.

It is also necessary to check the stabilizer bushing, which, in case of failure, can lead to improper operation of the suspension stabilizer, which will ultimately lead to this type of rubber tread wear.

7. Flat wear spots

What it looks like: One spot on the wheel has more wear than another.

Cause: Single spots of increased wear on the surface of the tire are often encountered when forced hard braking or skidding, or when pulling out of a situation in order to avoid an impact (for example, if a moose or other animal did not suddenly run onto the road). Especially such wear will be seen after hard braking with simultaneous skidding, if there is no car.

The fact is that during sharp braking and taxiing in order to escape from an impact, a car without ABS is more susceptible to skidding with locked wheels, which will lead to approximately this type of worn out stain on the tire tread.

Similar stains can also appear in cars that have been parked for a long time.

Remember that when you park your car for a long time, you risk tires where wear spots appear on the tires of your car due to the uneven distribution of the car's weight to those. The fact is that during parking, the rubber protector does not fully contact the surface and, as a result, a certain section of rubber is deformed from prolonged parking.

8. Wear of the leading edge of the tread

What it looks like: The leading edge of the tread block is worn and the rear of the tread has sharper corners. Please note that this type of wear may not be visible on visual inspection. Therefore, check the edge protector with your hand. If you notice that some of the tread edges are sharper (like hacksaw teeth) than other tread edges that are smoother, then this is real wear and not the norm, as many drivers usually assume.

Cause: This is the most common tire wear. Since this type of tire wear is very common and many car owners think this is the norm, it is not. In fact, this wear indicates that the wheel is not spinning enough. Therefore, it is necessary.

Most often, the reason is associated with the wear of the suspension elements (saleant blocks), with the wear of the ball bearings, and also due to the wear of the wheel bearing.

9. One-sided tire wear

What it looks like: One side of the tire is more worn than the other.

Cause: Typically, this type of wear can be caused by improper camber. This type of uneven wear of the rubber tread is due to the fact that it is not even on the road surface due to improper camber.

In order to set the wheel exactly in relation to the road surface, it is necessary to adjust the camber.

Similar wear can also occur with damaged springs, ball joints, suspension bushings. In particular, one-sided uneven wear of the tread may appear when transporting heavy loads by car.

In addition, some models of powerful sports cars have a special camber, which leads to such uneven tire wear. But this is rare.

10. Wear of tires to the indicator

What it looks like: Many tires have wear indicators between the tread. As a rule, these are special inserts that help you determine when you need to change tires for new ones. Usually the height of these inserts is lower than the tread height. As soon as the tire tread is equal in height to the wear indicators, then you need to purchase.

Cause: Generally, the rubber should be changed after the tread height is lower than the tire manufacturer recommends. It is not always easy to determine this by eye. Therefore, many tire manufacturing companies install wear indicators on the tires (between the tread). As soon as the tread height wears out to the height that the indicators have, then it's time to replace the wheels with new ones.

A rubber tread with a certain depth is necessary in order to drain water from the tire and prevent the vehicle from aquaplaning on wet roads.

If your tires do not have a wear indicator, then you can measure the tread depth yourself in order to understand if it's time to buy new tires. To do this, you need to use a coin, which you need to insert into the protector with an edge and measure the depth with it. You can read more about traditional tire wear here or see our infographic.

Attention! For summer tires, the minimum tread depth must be at least 1.6, 2 or 3 mm (depending on the rubber manufacturer).

For winter tires, the minimum safe tread height must be at least 4-6 mm

Car tires, like all parts in a car, have their own definite resource, as a rule, with careful use and normal quality, tires serve from 4 to 6 years. But often there is an intensive premature wear of tires, as motorists say, eats rubber. Tires can be "eaten away" in different places of the tread, wheel wear occurs both on the front and rear axles.

It is not easy to say unequivocally why fast tire wear occurs, sometimes it is difficult even for experienced drivers to find the cause. But in many cases, the "zhor" of tires speaks about the existing malfunctions in the car that must be eliminated.

The main reasons why it eats rubber from the outside

Rubber on a car can eat up both from the outside of the tread and from the inside, the main reasons for external intensive wear:

• incorrect toe adjustment (the wheels are tilted more than they should be in different directions);
• the presence of backlash in the steering rods and tips;
• factory defect of tires;
• high speed when entering corners;
• insufficient tire pressure.

As a rule, when the outer part of the tread is intensively eaten, the rubber makes an unpleasant squeak when entering corners. On many passenger cars, tires on the front axle are the first to wear out, as the "burn" occurs during braking, and the load mainly falls on the front disc brakes.

Also, a hernia may appear on the outer side wall of the rubber, which occurs as a result of a side impact, falling into a hole in the road. It should be noted that the bulge on the tire does not always appear immediately, a hernia can be found only after a week or even later. Cracks from the outside of the tire most often appear for two reasons:

• the car has been operated for a long time with low tire pressure;
• tires have exhausted their resource, it is time to change it to a new one.

Another option is uneven wear of the outer part of the tread along the radius, a kind of bumps appear on it. The main reason for such a defect is a faulty suspension; first of all, broken shock absorbers are to blame for this.

Eats rubber from the inside on VAZ-2101-07 cars

On any car, first of all, the tread wears out on those wheels that are leading, therefore, on all rear-wheel drive VAZs, the rubber on the rear axle is more intensively eaten. The main reasons for the intensive wear of tires on the "Classic":

• the geometry of the body is broken (usually after a blow to the rear);
• bent "stocking" (body) of the rear axle;
• jet thrust is faulty (bent, bushings are broken);
• curved rims;
• wheel alignment not adjusted.

Uneven wear of the tread of one of the tires on the axle can occur due to different tire pressures, for example, in one wheel 1.5 Atm, in the other - 2 Atm.

The reason for the "zhora" of tires on the front axle of the VAZ is often faulty silent blocks, here internal bushings can be displaced or broken. Also, rubber often wears out due to impact on the wheel (hitting a hole at speed), in which case the tire on the side of the axle where the damage occurred is more intensively "eaten away".

All the same problems with tread wear are observed on Niva cars, since the suspension of this model is structurally almost the same as on the VAZ-Classic.

Why eats rubber from the inside and the outside at the same time

It often happens that the rubber is “eaten up” from both sides of the tread, as a rule, in this case the car does not go to the side, it goes straight. If this happens, the low pressure in the wheels is most often “to blame”, when the tread pattern is worn out only in the middle - the car is constantly operated with tire pressure above normal.

Another option - on one front wheel, the inner part of the tread is "eaten away", on the other - the outer part. In this case, most often the cause of the defect is the incorrect adjustment of the camber-convergence, but on some car models the camber is not regulated, for example, on Gazelle cars. On cars produced by GAZ, the camber is exhibited from the factory, and a factory defect is not excluded here. Another "culprit" of the malfunction is a worn out hub bearing, its diagnostics should be carried out with the wheel hanging.

Causes of premature tire tread wear caused by the driver

As we have already figured out, intensive tread wear is most often the result of malfunctions in the car, but it is not so rare that the car owner himself is to blame for the rapid failure of tires, and here are the main reasons:

• car operation on bad roads;
• aggressive driving style (driving with an abrupt start and braking, a long drive on the highway at high speed);
• irregular maintenance, untimely repairs.

If the tires wear out quickly and there are no obvious technical problems, the driver should think about whether he is using his car correctly, maybe he should change his driving style, regularly monitor the technical condition of the car.

Why pay attention to tire wear when buying a used car

If you buy a used car, it is important to pay attention to the condition of the tires when inspecting, they can tell a lot (of course, if the tires are not new). As mentioned earlier, uneven tire wear can mainly be caused by the following reasons:

1. The tire pressure is incorrectly adjusted.
2. The alignment angles are incorrectly set.
3. There are malfunctions in the suspension - there are backlash in the steering rods / tips, the silent blocks are worn out, the levers are bent, the shock absorbers need to be replaced, and so on.
4. The rims are deformed and imbalance occurs.
5. The geometry of the body is broken.

If it is quite simple to deal with the first four points, and the cause of the malfunction can be eliminated, then the violation of the geometry is more complicated, it can be violated as a result of a serious accident, and it may not be possible to fix something in this case. Therefore, before buying a car with unevenly worn tires, you should ask the real owner to diagnose the car at a service station, and only after making sure that the body is in good condition to carry out a sale and purchase transaction.

The Importance of Correct Tire Pressure

Tires are inflated with a certain pressure so that the car can drive smoothly on the roads, keeping its weight. With an incorrectly set pressure, fuel consumption increases, tires wear out prematurely, the car is less controlled and slows down.

The statement that it is necessary to inflate the tire pressure of 2 atm on any passenger car is incorrect, for each car the manufacturer sets its own parameters, usually they are indicated on the central body pillar of the car on the driver's side, and information can also be marked on the gas tank flap from the inside.

When measuring with a pressure gauge, it is important to take into account that the pressure in the tires rises in heat, therefore, the wheels need to be inflated in accordance with the season and the temperature at which the car is operated. And measurements must be made at least once every three months, and before each trip, the condition of the tires should be inspected.

Tires are one of the most wear-prone parts of a car. But what if they wear out unevenly. First, you need to correctly identify this uneven tire wear in order to determine its causes. How does rubber wear unevenly:

• in various places of the circle - at certain points of the tread it is worn out strongly (spots),
• on different side of the tire - the outer, inner side of the tire or its central area along the entire circumference,
• one tire wears out much faster than the rest,
• a pair of front or rear tires deteriorate faster.

Let's now give the reasons and consider the tire wear pattern for each cause. Let us consider these reasons from the most common to the least common.

The tire is worn in the center or on the sides. Cause - insufficient or excessive tire pressure

Incorrectly exposed will certainly lead to the fact that their abrasion is uneven. It is a waste of time to try to identify this cause by specific worn out wheels. The pressure can vary in each wheel in different ways, even if you always inflate only all four wheels.

But this reason can be determined by the nature of the wear of the tread itself. The fact is that an under-inflated tire, as you know, sags, and therefore the sides of the working surface wear out faster. But the pumped-over tires wear out faster, on the contrary, the central part, since with excessive pressure it is this pressure that pushes out the most, as a result of which the most load falls on the axis of the circle.

The result of riding on inflated (top) and under-inflated (bottom) tires

Only certain areas of the tire are worn out. Cause - deformed disc or wheel balance out of balance

A deformed (dented, "figure eight", etc.) disc can also often cause uneven rubber wear. In this case, wear will occur in certain places (spots) of the tread. If the disc is "eight", then the wear will be in the form of two spots: one on one side of the tire in a certain place, and the second - in a diametrically opposite place of the tire and on the opposite side. When the disc deforms, the tire wears out very quickly, depending on the degree of deformation, of course.

The tire is subject to similar wear in the case of wheel unbalance. Although, this happens much more slowly than with a deformed disk.

And in both cases, an additional symptom is beating on the steering wheel or throughout the car. A visual inspection of a worn wheel will help identify this deformation.

Sometimes the cause of increased wear can be the rubber itself - its marriage in the form of a bursting metal cord. The cord may burst if the rubber is already significantly worn out.

Only the inside or outside of the front wheels is worn out. The reason is wheel alignment

If the front wheel alignment is out of order, it means that your two front wheels are not parallel to each other. They either "clubfoot" - they look forward, slightly to the center by the projection of the direction, or they are inclined to one side or the other relative to the vertical axis.

As a result, you get excessive wear on the rubber only on the front wheels, either on the inside or on the outside.

If a similar situation has occurred with the rear wheels, then there is a bent beam (if any) or one of the failed (possibly also bent) suspension elements.

The outer side of the tires can also wear out due to a faulty silent block or ball.

Only one wheel wears out. Cause - something happened in the suspension or brake wedges

If any component in your suspension is worn out or loose, such as a leaking strut, this can cause excessive wear on the tires on that particular wheel. If any part of the suspension is not working properly, the wheel will bounce more or it will harder to pass bumps in the road. This creates additional friction on this tire, which causes a significant reduction in tire life and tread condition.

Here, as a rule, there is uniform wear on only tires on only one wheel.

Now imagine that you are driving around all day with a little brake on your foot. This is what it is like if a brake component such as a caliper (its piston) wedges. This usually only happens on one wheel, and because of this it wears out faster (there is even wear).

Only the front wheels are worn out. Cause - something happened in the helmsman

Almost every part of the steering system can also cause tire wear. But here we will only talk about the front wheels, and the nature of the wear can be completely different: both spots and on one side of the tire along the entire circumference of the tread.

Few motorists take tire wear seriously. When the "rubber" loses its grip, it is customary to change it, but the exact replacement cycle is not so easy to determine. Even by maintaining the correct tire pressure throughout the life of a car, they can wear out much faster than their manufacturer predicts. This is due to the fact that there are certain malfunctions in the car that lead to early wear of the rubber tread.

By looking at the tire wear pattern of a car, you can find out which specific malfunction is in the engine, suspension or other units. After its elimination, the rubber will serve much longer, and the car will work in the correct mode.

Severe wear on the inside or outside of the "rubber"

One-sided tire wear is the most common problem among motorists. "Rubber" can be more abraded from the inside or outside, and after a while it will become unsuitable for movement on the roads. Such a problem diagnoses for the driver the fact that the camber is incorrectly performed on his car.

If camber is set incorrectly and the top of the wheel is off-center or toward the center of the car by a few degrees, tire wear on one side will increase. In some situations, a deviation from zero camber is necessary for the driver, for example, if he is participating in races. By setting negative camber, it is possible to improve the contact patch of the tire with the road surface, and the car enters corners better.

In urban conditions, cars must be set to zero camber, otherwise there will be problems with directional stability, and even driving on a straight road will become unstable. To solve the problem with one-sided internal or external tire wear, it is necessary to carry out the camber of the car.

Increased wear on the outside and inside of the tire

When the tread of a car tire wears out a lot at the edges, but at the same time remains intact in the center, this clearly indicates problems with the pressure in the "rubber" during the operation of the car. When the tire pressure is low, the inner part of the tire does not fit tightly to the road surface. This leads not only to increased tire wear on both sides, but also to increased fuel consumption, braking distances and handling problems.

Driving with low tire pressure is dangerous for both the driver and other road users. If you regularly maintain the tire pressure at the same level, but still have similar wear, we advise you to check in the reference information for the car whether you have chosen the correct tire pressure. It is also recommended to change the pump for inflating the car tire, which may show incorrect results.

Even the rubber surface of tires can become covered with small dents that change the shape of the tire and render it unusable. On the edges of the tires form bumps and depressions, and this is due to problems with the suspension.

When driving on the road, the car constantly bounces and falls, and the suspension must absorb the impact of the tires on the roadway so that they do not dents on them. If there are problems with the suspension or chassis, there may not be sufficient cushioning of impacts on the road surface.

Not every driver will be able to carry out a complete diagnosis of the suspension and chassis of the car on his own. That is why in such a situation it is better to contact a specialist or try to replace the shock absorbers. In most cases, it is they who are to blame for the appearance of dents on the tires.

Prolonged diagonal indentation and heavy tread wear

This problem is relevant for the rear axle of a front wheel drive vehicle. Most often, it occurs when a passenger car is operated in a cargo mode, that is, it often carries loads that it is not designed for. Also, taxi drivers can often observe a similar problem.

If the car is not used as a means for constant transportation of heavy loads, but at the same time it has a similar problem, the reason for this is incorrect alignment. As a result, before installing new tires on the car, it is necessary to check the camber and set it to zero.

Excessive tread wear in the middle of the tire

If the tread is almost completely worn out in the middle, but at the edges such serious wear is not noticed, then the problem is driving on roads with high tire pressure. Check again that you are actually inflating the tire to the value recommended by the manufacturer of your car model.

Some experienced drivers claim that when driving on an inflated tire, less gas is consumed, and this is true. This is due to the fact that the car loses good grip, and all of its mass is shifted to the middle of the tire, pressing it against the road surface. Such savings in gasoline will result in the need for frequent tire changes due to their rapid wear.

It should be noted that in the cold season, tire pressure may drop due to weather factors. If you go on a trip on "ice" tires, then some time after the start of movement, the air in the tires will start to seriously warm up, and this can lead to an excess of the pressure recommended by the car manufacturer. As a result, the driver will experience poor traction and tire wear in the middle.

To avoid problems with the increase in tire pressure when accelerating the car in the cold season, you should check that the tire pressure corresponds to the recommended value before each ride.

Another problem that high or low tire pressure can lead to is cracking. The impact of a tire on a curb or pit is a stressful condition for a tire that it can withstand without damage at ideal pressure. If longitudinal cracks appear on the sidewall of the tire, it means that it has been used for a long time with insufficient pressure.

Also, small cracks may appear on the tire, and from them we can say that the rubber has come to the end of its service life. In such tires, chemical decomposition of elements begins, which allow it to retain its properties. It follows from this that the use of such tires is prohibited.

When a tire hits a hard surface with increased pressure, a hernia may form inside it. This is due to damage to the inner layer of the rubber, and it is far from immediately possible to notice the appearance of a hernia. After a week or two or even more, the hernia will manifest itself as a bulge on one of the lateral edges of the splint.

Attention: It is extremely dangerous to drive a car with a hernia on its tire. If a similar problem occurs, it is immediately recommended to change the tire to a new one.

It is most difficult to diagnose such a problem, since it is not visible visually. To determine the presence of convex wear on the side edges of the tread, you need to slide your finger over them. You can feel that the low edges of the tread block are worn in a round shape, while the high edges, on the contrary, are sharpened.

If a similar problem manifests itself on the car, it is necessary to check the wheel bearings and ball joints. It is worth noting that the outer blocks of the tread may wear out on one tire, while the rest will be fine.

One of the most common problems is wear on the leading edge of the tread. The main problem is that most drivers believe that tires should wear out in this way while operating, but this is not the case. This wear indicates that the vehicle has some suspension problem. Most likely we are talking about a malfunction of ball bearings or silent blocks.

Diagnosis of such a problem is possible only "by touch". To do this, you need to run your hand along the edges of the tread teeth. If some of the teeth are sharper than others, there is a problem.

If there are certain areas on a car tire that are more worn out than others, they are usually called “bald spots” or spots. Most often, such spots appear on the cars of drivers who like to accelerate and brake sharply. In case of rare (including emergency) braking, if the car does not have an ABS system, the wheels are locked, and the car slides a section on the tire along the roadway. Slipping results in a rise in tire temperature and instant wear.

In addition, stains on the tires of a car can appear if it is idle for a long time. When parked for a long time, a separate section of the tire carries the entire weight of the car. Due to its structure, it can deform over time.

Automobile rubber, like any thing, has its own certain resource and strength threshold. Therefore, it is not surprising that with intensive use of the car, the rubber quickly wears out. Wear can be observed on any axle and side of the vehicle where there is any malfunction or violation. The normal life of tires is within 4-6 years, taking into account if the rubber has been used carefully and carefully during this entire period.

Today we will find out for what reasons rubber can be eaten? Here are the 5 most common reasons.

1. Toe collapse.

Erosion of rubber can occur due to the uneven arrangement of the wheels in relation to the body. Camber is responsible for the position of the wheel on the vertical axis, while the toe is responsible for the placement of the wheels when entering a turn.

Why, with the wrong indicators, after a while it can start to eat up rubber from all sides and on different wheels. For example, if wear is observed on the inside, then too much inward slope is made. This position of the wheels is called camber. Accordingly, if wear on the outside, then this is a positive camber. This means the wheels are inclined in different directions. Also, with the wrong camber, the rubber can eat up on one wheel from the inside, on the other from the outside.

Why are the wheel alignment settings confusing? There are several reasons:

Not timely control, long operation of the car on bad roads.

Impact on a curb, pit and other potholes and irregularities.

After repairing the suspension, replacing levers, steering, rods, etc.

Suspension elements wear.

The jet rods are bent, there is play in the bushings, etc.

Curved bridges, the body itself.

2. Low or high tire pressure.

When the wheels are operated with low pressure, accelerated wear of the part of the tire that breaks and bends begins. At low pressure:

The rim starts to press against the surface of the tire;

The tire structure flexes at the edges.

That is, it is clear that if insufficient, the side part often wears out, both from the inside and from the outside. With an excess of pressure, respectively, wear will be observed in the middle of the tire.

3. Uneven pressure.

A common reason for those motorists who do not monitor the car and the pressure in the wheels in principle. Uneven wheel pressure on one axle almost always leads to wear on one side or the other, depending on the operating conditions. For example, on the right front wheel the pressure is 1.5 Ba, on the opposite to it it is already 2.0 Ba. That is, there is a difference, which means that uneven wear occurs. In such cases, the car often begins to "drive" to one side, as a rule, where there is less pressure. There is also a “zhor” of rubber.

4. Improper storage of tires in the summer or winter season... It is known that it is impossible to store tires one on top of the other, especially if they are stored with dressed disks. Under the pressure of the weight, the tires bend to one side. After a long "lying" in this position, the tires in most cases are no longer amenable to restoration.

The correct method of storing tires involves installing the wheels on the edge, that is, as the wheels are on the car, so they must be stored. Scrolling periodically so as not to be caught. Better yet, hang. If the tires are on the rims, then you can lay them flat.

5. Aging, manufacturing defects.

Nowadays, it is rare for people to use tires longer than their shelf life; rubber tends to deteriorate earlier from overuse. But still do not discard this reason. Check for cracks, pores on the rubber. Leakage violation, all this directly affects the operation of tires. If the rubber is damaged, moisture gets inside, which eventually leads to the destruction of the metal shell of the tire, the so-called cord.

Cracked rubber

According to the manufacturer's standards, the use of tires that are more than ten years old is prohibited.

Of course, this is not the whole list of reasons why rubber is eaten. There are a number of other problems, but they are less common. So:

Violation of the shape of the disc, for example, after a strong impact on a curb, pit, etc.

Suspension damage and malfunction, for example, factory or acquired defect, levers.

Damage, such as bent after being hit hard.

A worn out hub, of course, the backlash in this case should be strong, it will be difficult not to notice it. But, nevertheless, when checking by the exclusion method, it will not be superfluous to check this node too.

After the impact, the tire slid off the disk, changed the geometry of the landing. Drive onto the "tire" or remove the wheels yourself, spin it, if the tire slid off, it will be noticeable.

Changing the geometry of the body. After a strong impact (accident) or overturning of the machine. It can only be determined with a special tool. It is not uncommon that the reason for the violation of the geometry of the body is that the car is simply welded from several parts. That is, "constructor", such are common in the Far East, where it is cheaper to overtake the cut from Japan, and then, having welded it, "push" like a normal car.

Conclusion

As a result, I would like to emphasize the importance of periodic diagnostics of the suspension, checking the camber, tire pressure. By the way, experts and manufacturers recommend checking the camber on average every 3,000-5,000 km, taking into account the road surface, possibly more often.

During the noticed reason, it will save you from premature burning of rubber, and will also allow, possibly, preserve the health and life of the driver and passengers. Good luck on the road.