![]() Keeping up with the proper maintenance helps a driver to be more aware of when tires are wearing. This often results in increased treadwear, uneven treadwear, and in some cases, the car “pulling” to the left or right. That means the tires are no longer rolling straight they’re rolling at an angle instead of straight ahead or are tilted from vertical. When the suspension gets out of specification it’s described as being “out of alignment”. If this isn’t done, the tires may not wear evenly, and the driver may feel a vibration at higher speeds.Īlignment is important because car makers design the suspension so that tires will roll properly for stable handling, strong traction and good treadwear. “Balancing” the tire/wheel assembly involves the use of a machine which tells the technician to add weight in specified places to make the tire/wheel’s weight equal all over. Tires and wheels often have areas that are a bit heavy or light. In both cases, the result is reduced treadwear, and in extreme situations the tire could fail, which people often refer to as a “blowout”. Just like the under-inflated tire, it’s subject to higher stresses than it was engineered for. A tire carrying a load greater than it was designed for is considered “overloaded”. This is bad because it causes a lot more stress on the tire than it was designed for. A tire without enough air to carry the load is considered “under-inflated”. It’s the air inside the tire that carries the weight of the vehicle. Knowledgeable drivers are proactive in tire care and can prevent the risk of driving on bald tires. Simply put, balding tires are tires that have minimal or no tread left.Ī tire's tread wears down with each mile driven, and there are various factors that affect how quickly it wears. WHAT ARE BALD TIRES AND WHY DO THEY HAPPEN? Learn what bald tires are, causes, signs, and the risks associated with driving on them. For these reasons, bald tires are extremely risky to drive on and should be replaced. Which means that, when it rains or snows you may lose traction (and control over your vehicle). Enough wear and you have bald tires.īald tires are risky to drive on for two reasons - they’re more susceptible to punctures, and they no longer have adequate tread depth to channel water from under the tread. It’s the tire’s tread that provides the traction you rely on for a safe and smooth drive. ![]()
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