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feel free to contact us if you have
any questions or concerns about Goodyear
products or their warranties.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 25 Quezon Avenue,
Quezon City 1100
Tel. No. 732-5141 local 102
Fax. No. 740-4674
COMMON TIRE PROBLEMS
Here are the most common
tire wear problems and their most
common causes:
Wear on one side: Misalignment
Sawtooth edges: Misalignment
Do the edges of the tread take on
a sawtooth or feathered appearance?
This is caused by erratic contact
against the road. The solution is
toe-in or toe-out alignment correction.
Wear on Both Edges: Under
inflation
If a tire looks like this, it may
be under inflated. The worst enemy
a tire can have is too little inflation
pressure. Under inflation reduces
tread life through increased tread
wear on the outside edges (or shoulders)
of the tire. It also generates excessive
heat that reduces tire durability.
Finally, it reduces fuel economy through
increased rolling resistance (soft
tires cause your vehicle to work harder).
Check your tires regularly for proper
inflation. Abnormal tire wear may
also be due to misalignment or mechanical
problems. Many Goodyear retailers
can provide expert diagnosis and repair.
Wear in Center: Over inflation
When a tire is over inflated, the
center of the tread bears most of
the load and wears out faster than
the outside edges. Uneven wear reduces
the useful life of a tire. Check your
tires regularly for proper inflation.
Abnormal tire wear may also be due
to misalignment or mechanical problems.
Goodyear retailers can provide expert
diagnosis and repair
Cups or Dips in the Tread:
Worn parts
Cupping (also called dipping or scalloping)
is most common on front tires, though
rear tires can cup as well. It may
be a sign that wheels are out of balance
or that suspension or steering system
parts are worn out. Many Goodyear
retailers can provide expert diagnosis
and repair.
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