Why does the left front tyre wear faster? | Toyo Tires Australia (2024)

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Why does the left front tyre wear faster? | Toyo Tires Australia? ›

“This means when you drive on the road, your car is naturally leaning to the left, putting load on your left tyres,” explains Steve. The left side tyres carry a greater share of the weight most of the time. The result? “They're working harder, which means they wear faster.”

Uneven tire wear is usually caused by improper alignment, overinflation, underinflation or a worn out suspension.

One-sided tread wear is an indication that your tyre is on a slight lean, pressing one shoulder more firmly into the ground than the other. This is almost always caused by an incorrect wheel alignment. Occasionally, it can be a result of a damaged or defective suspension.

Over time, bumps in the road can throw off the alignment of one or more of your wheels. Naturally, this will cause disproportionate wear to the misaligned tire(s). Your wheel will face rolling resistance and additional friction on the road—causing it to quickly go bald.

The outside, front tire is worn disproportionately. In right hand traffic countries the left front tire wears faster than the right front. Also, right turns are tighter than left turns, causing more tire wear.

Front tires on an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle often wear more quickly than those on the rear axle. Why? Because your front tires handle most of the braking and steering.

No, you can't fix uneven tire wear once it has occurred.

Uneven or excessive tyre wear is caused by under/over inflated tyres, issues with the suspension of the vehicle, misaligned wheels or a fault in the braking system. Under / over inflated tyres – tyres must be set at the recommended pressures to prevent uneven wear.

Typically, it is recommended to get your wheels aligned every 2 to 3 years. However, to ensure the optimal safety of your car, yourself and others around you, it is best to opt for a wheel alignment every time you go to change your oil of the vehicle.

Bad Wheel Alignment

A bad alignment adjustment may result in many different patterns of irregular tire wear. Take a look at your tires; wheels that are misaligned will have reduced or uneven rubber depths as compared to those that are properly aligned.

How long can tires last with no tread? ›

You can drive on bald tires for as long as you feel comfortable risking your life. Technically, you can drive on bald tires until they burst on the freeway while you're doing 80 miles per hour; but we don't endorse that.

The estimated lifespan of a tire can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of tire, driving conditions, and maintenance. On average, a tire can last for around 50,000 miles before you need to replace it.

On average, how you know when to rotate tires depends on vehicle mileage. Namely, it's a best practice to rotate tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or so. This is a rule of thumb, however, and you'll want to double-check with your vehicle's owner's manual for more specific information.

Front tyres tend to wear faster, up to 2.5 times faster on some cars. The left front tyre has it the hardest. It is the most heavily loaded and responsible for transmitting most of the steering during right hand turns. According to Steve, this means there is major pressure on the tyre.

So, if in the interest of safety, you decide to keep the better tires on the back, you will probaly only rotate them if you're buying two tires. Since most vehicles wear their front tires faster, within a few thousand miles, the front tires will be more worn than the backs so you won't want to rotate them then.

All tyres (including spare tyres) more than ten years old should be removed from service and replaced with new tyres. Verify the physical age of any car tyre by examining the markings on the tyre sidewall following the “DOT” symbol.

In conclusion, inside tire wear is a common problem that can be caused by several factors, including misaligned suspension systems, improper tire pressure, worn-out suspension components, and aggressive driving habits.

Tire cupping is an uneven wear pattern, which occurs due to irregular up-and-down motions of a wheel (bouncing). It interferes with the proper contact of the tire with the road, scooping rubber in spots.

Also, driving at a higher speed for extended amounts of time produces friction which softens the rubber. Improper alignment or balancing causes uneven treads and isn't a covered loss under your tire warranty.

Bald tires are risky to drive on for two reasons - they're more susceptible to punctures, and they no longer have adequate tread depth to channel water from under the tread. Which means that, when it rains or snows you may lose traction (and control over your vehicle).