What Causes Tires to Wear Unevenly?

Your Cadillac’s tire health is a crucial component to keeping you safe when navigating Edina roads. Over time, your Cadillac’s tires will experience tire tread wear, which is expected as your tires rack up more miles. And sometimes, your tires will wear out unevenly. Uneven tire tread wear can cause misalignment, reduce your vehicle’s fuel economy, and even put your safety at risk. What causes tires to wear unevenly in the first place? Some of the following factors can cause uneven tire tread wear:

• Your driving habits around Minnetonka
• Your vehicle’s drivetrain
• Climate and extreme weather
• Failure to regularly rotate your tires according to your Cadillac’s maintenance schedule

Luckily, there are many actions you can take to preserve your tire’s tread. The service team at Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac takes a further dive into the importance of rotating tires and how to avoid uneven tire tread wear in the guide below.

The Importance of Tire Tread Wear

So, why is tire tread so important? For obvious reasons, your tire treads are what keeps your Cadillac on the road, as the treads work to grip onto the surface. When your tire treads begin to wear out, friction decreases on the road. So whenever inclement weather arises in Minneapolis, uneven tire tread wear can jeopardize your safety, as some portions stay in contact with the road, and others lose traffic. This can lead to a loss of control especially on wet or icy roads, or in other words, spinning-out of hydro-planing.

Other Factors That Can Contribute to Uneven Tire Tread Wear

Aside from your driving habits, not regularly rotating your tires, and some things you cannot control like the weather and infrastructure, what causes tires to wear unevenly? The following are some more factors that play a crucial role in your tire tread wear:

• Improper Inflation. If your tires are under or over-inflated, your vehicle’s weight distribution, ability to turn, braking system, are all impacted. Improper tire inflation leads to more pushback and a loss of traction, thus leading to your tires to wear unevenly that much faster.
• Misalignment. Your vehicle can be thrown out of alignment through impact, such as hitting potholes, curbs, etc. Ensuring that your vehicle is aligned through regular service can help you to avoid uneven tire tread wear, as well as more serious problems like tire blowouts.

Schedule Service at Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac!

Is your Cadillac due for a tire rotation, or maybe even a tire replacement? Our service team is here to help you get your Cadillac back up to speed on tire health. If need be, we’ll even help you find new tires that work best for your vehicle and driving needs and install them in Minneapolis. Schedule your service appointment at Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac today.