Tread wear patterns can indicate if tires are properly balanced, aligned, and inflated. Uneven wear can be caused by unbalanced or misaligned tires, or driving on under or overinflated tires. Regular maintenance and tire rotation can help maintain even wear. Tread wear patterns are also used in forensic science. If your vehicle’s tires have logged […]
Tire tread provides traction for a vehicle and differs in pattern and depth depending on the tire’s use. Tread wear reduces traction, and some specialized treads are used for off-road or racing purposes. Heavy-duty vehicles may have metal track segments in their tires. Tire tread is the coated or blocked pattern on the surface of […]
