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Causes and types of tire damage
Tires can incur damage from various sources, sometimes without the driver noticing immediately. Common types of damage include punctures, cuts, impacts, cracks, bulges, and uneven wear. This section outlines the signs and symptoms to help you identify these issues, along with practical tips to prevent them.
How to check your tires
Identifying irregular wear
There are several types of irregular wear, the most typical variations being heel and toe wear, one-sided wear, and center wear. Here we explain how and why they occur.
HEEL AND TOE WEAR
Heel and toe wear is a tire pattern resulting from regular usage and suspension configurations. It visibly and audibly reflects the effects of different forces acting on the tread. To delve deeper into this phenomenon, let's explore the tread design further.
CENTER WEAR
Center wear appears on the drive wheels of powerful vehicles. It results from vigorous acceleration, frequent stops in city traffic, or rapid takeoffs from traffic lights, which subject the tread center to accelerated wear. Modern mid-range vehicles equipped with high-torque engines are particularly prone to this type of wear.
CENTER WEAR
Center wear appears on the drive wheels of powerful vehicles. It results from vigorous acceleration, frequent stops in city traffic, or rapid takeoffs from traffic lights, which subject the tread center to accelerated wear. Modern mid-range vehicles equipped with high-torque engines are particularly prone to this type of wear.
Punctures explained
Punctures occur when sharp objects like nails, screws, or broken glass
penetrate the tire's
surface, potentially causing gradual air loss if the puncture is deep enough.
IDENTIFYING AN IMPACT BREAK OR BULGE
An impact break is damage inflicted
on the carcass (the casing of the tire)
after the tire comes into contact with
certain obstacles. A pronounced
bulge on the sidewall of the tire
indicates destroyed cords inside the
carcass.
amage of this kind is usually caused
by driving over objects – like curbs or
speed bumps – at excessive speed
or the wrong angle.
IDENTIFYING A SIDEWALL INDENTATION
A tire sidewall is not always
perfectly even; sometimes there
will be dimples and indentations
and may require a more detailed
inspection to determine the
causes.
The essential thing to know is that
indentations are harmless and
aren't detrimental either to driving
or safety characteristics. The
dimples are superficial.
IDENTIFYING A CUT
Cuts are the result of external influences like bad road conditions, protruding bodywork parts, or sharp, foreign objects such as stones or glass. If you discover damage in the form of a cut on the tire surface, you should visit your local tire dealer and have your tires immediately checked by an expert.
How to prevent damages
Change the position of the tires on the car at regular
intervals (unless otherwise recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer) to promote even tire wear. The position
of the tires should be rotated, for example, when
making the seasonal transition from summer to winter
tires.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have to drive
over an obstacle in the road, approach it slowly and as
close to the perpendicular as possible. Afterward, check
your tires for exterior damage such as cuts, cracks or
bulges. Also, avoid driving aggressively on unpaved
roads.
The most common damages
Crack in the Tread
While tire sidewall cracks are more common
and unavoidable, cracks in tire tread are a
potentially urgent concern that drivers need to
address.
Feathered Tread
Wear due to misalignment (incorrect toe-in/toe-out
settings), A feathering effect shows on elements of the
tread pattern. Dependent on the degree of lateral
movement, this can sometimes be accompanied by harsh
and abrasive tread wear.
Center Wear = Over-Inflation
If your tires are wearing down rapidly in the center of
the
tread, you may be driving on tires that are consistently
over-inflated.
Edge Shoulder Wear = Under-Inflation
In contrast to center wear, edge wear may occur
when tires
are under-inflated. If you’re driving on tires that are
under-inflated, the edge of the tires will make the most
contact with the road, causing the edges to wear down more
quickly.
Cupping = Suspension Troubles
If you notice that there are random smooth spots on
your tire
or little dips in the tread wear, the culprit could be your
vehicle’s suspension system. More specifically, suspension
parts are probably worn out or even bent out of shape.
Diagonal, Patchy Wear = Time for Tire Rotation
Patchy tire wear suggests your tires are out of balance. If you
examine your tires and notice that the wear is uneven, it’s time
to have your tires rotated and probably aligned!
Flat spot
Flat-spotting occurs when a flat and rigid patch develops
where the rubber of your tire meets the ground below it. This
surface is known as your tire’s contact patch.
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