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Weird tire wear

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Noobprius, Jan 19, 2017.

  1. Noobprius

    Noobprius Junior Member

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    I just noticed this today, so I believe it should be a fairly recent problem. I have no idea what could cause this. It is the front driver side tire. One thing to note is that my inner fendera has been pulled completely out by that tire way back in September I believe. 1484846828866.jpg

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    I would check: correct wheel size? tyre size and aspect-ratio? tyre pressure? alignment? (in that order) Good luck!

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    ...Oh, and look for anything dangling where it shouldn't be dangling!

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  4. Noobprius

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    The only thing is, these tires are at the end of their lives, and I just now noticed it

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    I'll usually see tread wearing out at the inside edge, due to negative rear camber, which is by design. In layman's terms: the rear wheels (slightly) splay outwards at the bottom, intentionally, to keep the rear end more stable during cornering. It's akin to keeping a wide spaced leg stance, to avoid being tipped over. The result though, is the inner edge of tread goes bald a bit sooner.

    All that aside, your wear is the opposite, lol. And a narrow band, there's actually more tread right at the edge. So, stumped. (n)

    Something in the internal structure of the tire failing? Time for new, and maybe the tireshop will have some ideas.
     
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    Not a clue. The wheels are the right size and ratio, nothing seems to be rubbing. Tires hope said that the front tires (which this one is) have a bit of a duck stance going on. My friend thinks maybe I scraped a curb, but I don't think I have...idk...

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    They look like they're out too far and rubbing the rim. But you would notice something like that. (n)
     
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    Looks like bad alignment, assuming tire pressure is OK.
     
    #8 Augustus88, Jan 20, 2017
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