{"id":505758,"date":"2020-11-24T09:24:04","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T16:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/?p=505758"},"modified":"2022-07-05T10:01:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T16:01:14","slug":"inside-tire-wear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/inside-tire-wear\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Causes of Inside Tire Wear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are few situations as aggravating as being forced to purchase a <a href=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/best-tire-brands\/\">new set of tires<\/a>, solely because a particular portion of tire has worn quicker than its remaining tread. This can be a costly issue to be faced with when considering the ever-increasing price of tires.<\/p>\n<p>Few such tire wear issues are as prominent, as that of inner tire wear. An untold number of motorists are faced with this exact issue on a yearly basis, many of whom are left to consider the root cause of their dilemma.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, remedying the cause of inside edge tire wear is seldom a difficult affair, and can be handled quickly with a little know-how.&nbsp;Read on to learn more about the causes of inner edge tire wear, and how to address such concerns.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/outside-tire-wear\/\">5 Causes of OUTSIDE Tire Wear<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-639b07367581c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #23627c;color:#23627c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #23627c;color:#23627c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-639b07367581c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/inside-tire-wear\/#What-Causes-Inside-Tire-Wear\" title=\"What Causes Inside Tire Wear?\">What Causes Inside Tire Wear?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/inside-tire-wear\/#1-Incorrect-Camber-Angles\" title=\"#1 \u2013 Incorrect Camber Angles\">#1 \u2013 Incorrect Camber Angles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/inside-tire-wear\/#2-Incorrect-Toe-Angle\" title=\"#2 \u2013 Incorrect Toe Angle\">#2 \u2013 Incorrect Toe Angle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/inside-tire-wear\/#3-Worn-Ball-Joints\" title=\"#3 \u2013 Worn Ball Joints\">#3 \u2013 Worn Ball Joints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/inside-tire-wear\/#4-Worn-Control-Arm-Bushings\" title=\"#4 \u2013 Worn Control Arm Bushings\">#4 \u2013 Worn Control Arm Bushings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/inside-tire-wear\/#5-Worn-or-Damaged-Suspension-Components\" title=\"#5 \u2013 Worn or Damaged Suspension Components\">#5 \u2013 Worn or Damaged Suspension Components<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Causes-Inside-Tire-Wear\"><\/span>What Causes Inside Tire Wear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tires wear on their inside edge for numerous reasons. However, most are related to underlying steering and suspension related issues. When these concerns are properly addressed, this troublesome and irregular pattern of wear typically subsides.<\/p>\n<p>The following are the most common culprits behind inner tire wear.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Incorrect-Camber-Angles\"><\/span>#1 \u2013 Incorrect Camber Angles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-504541\" src=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/negative-camber.jpg\" alt=\"negative camber effects\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/negative-camber.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/negative-camber-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/negative-camber-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/what-is-camber\/\">Camber<\/a> is the measurement of a tire&#8217;s lean, inward or outward, as viewed from in front or behind. Positive camber describes a tire that is angled outward at its upper end, while negative camber describes a condition when a tire faces inward toward the vehicle. In the case of inner tire wear, negative camber is often to blame.<\/p>\n<p>When a vehicle exhibits negative camber, one will typically notice their front tires wearing on the inside, as this portion of the tire makes a greater degree of contact with the road\u2019s surface. The same can also be said when one notices their rear tires wearing on the inside edge, when speaking of a vehicle that features 4-wheel independent suspension.<\/p>\n<p><em>See Also: <a href=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wheel-spacers\/\">Are Wheel Spacers Safe?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Incorrect-Toe-Angle\"><\/span>#2 \u2013 Incorrect Toe Angle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-505249\" src=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-toe.jpg\" alt=\"what is toe\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-toe.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-toe-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-toe-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Toe is defined as the angle of a vehicle\u2019s tires in relation to one another, or the center axis of a vehicle. This angle can be observed when standing in front of a vehicle, while looking at the leading edge of both tires.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/what-is-toe\/\">\u201ctoe-in\u201d<\/a> condition is evident when both tires appear to be pointing inward toward one another. Conversely, \u201ctoe-out\u201d is evident when tires appear to face outward.<\/p>\n<p>A vehicle that exhibits a substantial degree of toe-out, will often show accelerated wear on the inside edge of its tires. This is because the inner segment of each tire is effectively being drug across the pavement, to a certain degree.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, tread compound is prematurely eaten away, on the portion of the tire that has been forced to absorb the highest amount of friction.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/tire-cupping\/\">What Are Cupped (Scalloped) Tires?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Worn-Ball-Joints\"><\/span>#3 \u2013 Worn Ball Joints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-505264\" src=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bad-ball-joint.jpg\" alt=\"bad ball joint\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bad-ball-joint.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bad-ball-joint-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bad-ball-joint-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/bad-ball-joint-symptoms\/\">Worn ball joints<\/a> are another leading cause of uneven tire wear. In the case of accelerated inner tire wear, worn lower ball joints are often the culprit.<\/p>\n<p>Ball joints use a ball and socket type design to secure a vehicle\u2019s control arms to its steering knuckles. When new, a ball joint serves this purpose, with little to no excess play within its ball and socket.<\/p>\n<p>As a ball joint begins to age, normal friction causes this ball and socket to become loose and display a certain degree of free play. This free play allows unintended outward movement of the steering knuckle itself, thereby having the same effect on its corresponding tire.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, a worn lower ball joint can change a vehicle\u2019s camber angle, to the point of causing inner tire wear.<\/p>\n<p><em>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/car-pulls-to-one-side-when-braking\/\">Causes of a Car Pulling to One Side When Braking<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Worn-Control-Arm-Bushings\"><\/span>#4 \u2013 Worn Control Arm Bushings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-504143\" src=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bad-lower-control-arm-bushing.jpg\" alt=\"bad lower control arm bushing symptoms\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bad-lower-control-arm-bushing.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bad-lower-control-arm-bushing-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bad-lower-control-arm-bushing-100x56.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Control arms serve as the connecting link between a vehicle\u2019s chassis and steering knuckles. Both upper and lower control arms are fitted with rubber or elastomer bushings, at their pivot points along a vehicle\u2019s chassis. The purpose of these bushings is to prevent excess free play that can adversely affect camber angles.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/control-arm-bushing-symptoms-and-cost\/\">control arm bushings<\/a> age, they begin to slowly deteriorate. This deterioration allows excess play within a control arm\u2019s junction with a vehicle\u2019s chassis, thereby changing the camber adjustment associated with the corresponding wheel end.<\/p>\n<p>As a byproduct, tread wear is unlikely to occur in an even manner, often eating away at a tire\u2019s inside tread.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Worn-or-Damaged-Suspension-Components\"><\/span>#5 \u2013 Worn or Damaged Suspension Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-503627\" src=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shocks-struts-replacement-cost.jpg\" alt=\"average shocks and struts replacement cost\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shocks-struts-replacement-cost.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shocks-struts-replacement-cost-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cartreatments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shocks-struts-replacement-cost-200x112.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A vehicle\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/cartreatments.com\/difference-between-shock-and-strut\/\">struts and springs<\/a> do much more than simply absorb road vibration, and the shock associated with encountering the occasional pothole. These components also play a vital role in maintaining a vehicle\u2019s stock ride height.<\/p>\n<p>This set ride height directly impacts a vehicle\u2019s camber angles, which has the potential to cause less than satisfactory tire wear when compromised.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, as a vehicle ages, springs tend to sag, effectively lowering a vehicle\u2019s ride height. Additionally, notable impacts of any kind can lead to strut tower lean, which can result in out of spec camber adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, uneven tire wear often occurs. Correcting such concerns generally require component replacement, or the shimming of affected springs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are few situations as aggravating as being forced to purchase a new set of tires, solely because a particular portion of tire has worn quicker than its remaining tread. 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