Why are my tires wearing on the outside edge?

Excessive wear on the inner or outer edge of the tire, known as "toe wear" or, in more extreme cases, as "camber wear," suggests something may be wrong with the wheel alignment, according to Bridgestone. To help fix the problem, you'll likely need to make an appointment with a mechanic.

What causes outside edge tires to wear?

Front tires wearing on the outside edge is usually a result of aging coil springs. As they lose height, so does the vehicle, causing the whole suspension to misalign, especially in camber. If the leaf springs are also sagging or wearing out, they cause caster misalignment, which may worsen the situation.

How do you fix outside tire wear?

Will an alignment fix camber?

After making sure all joints are within tolerances, a computerized four-wheel alignment will keep all your angles within specification, caster, camber, toe, and more.

What can cause camber problems?

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How do you know if camber is off?

To check camber, make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground. If not, factor the ground slope into the camber reading. Then place a straight edge across the wheel (use the inner lip if the outer is nicked or uneven) and use an angle finder to reveal camber.

What causes camber wear?

Toe wear or camber wear can be due to alignment issues

So if you see that your tire wear pattern tends to be thinning at the inner or outer edge of that tire, it could mean your wheels are relying on one side more than the other causing misalignment.

What happens if camber is off?

Improper camber can make the tire wear on one edge and may cause the vehicle to pull to the side that has the most positive camber. Zero camber will result in the most uniform tire wear over time, but may reduce performance during cornering.