Things you should Know About Feathering of Tire

Unusual and abnormal wear on the treading of your tires is not a good thing as it suggests that your wheels are not making proper contact with the road.

Moreover, it is also a sign that your tires will have a shorter lifespan and are more likely to blow out.

Whenever you notice any abnormal wear on the treading of your tires, you should immediately seek the assistance of a technician to inspect it.

Feathering occurs when the tire is subject to angled wear and tear and one side of the tread will be sharp & the other side will be rounded.

Working mechanism

The tires are designed to be at a certain angle with respect to the road and both the vertical & the horizontal angles are necessary for optimal wear and tear.

When one of these angles becomes out of line the car will not drive smoothly and the tires will not make even, consistent contact with the road which leads to abnormal wear and tears.

Common reasons for the issue

There are two main reasons for feathering of your car tires. They are-

Poorly aligned wheels

If the wheels of your car are not properly aligned, then the tires will wear abnormally because a proper alignment sets the wheels on both a vertical & horizontal axis.

When the front of the wheels is pointing too far in, feathering on the tread of the tires will occur quickly.

Misalignment can be due to natural circumstances, or a result of the accumulation of miles, or might be related to a faulty tire rotation.

Faulty suspension

Feathering on the tires is always the cause of a misaligned wheel.

However, this misalignment is often due to a larger problem with the suspension.

The suspension connects the body of the car to the wheels and is responsible for the smooth running of the vehicle.

The components of the suspension system helps absorb the impact of the road so that the vehicle does not have too much stress on the wheels.

However, if the components of the suspension system malfunction, then it will cause tremendous stress on the wheels which will lead to misalignment.

Conclusion

Whenever you notice feathering of your tires, you must immediately contact a technician to identify the cause of feathering.

Moreover, misaligned tires will greatly reduce the control you have over your car which is dangerous. You should never ignore a feathered tire in your car.

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