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Pinpoint Test A: Inner Edge/Shoulder Wear




Wheels And Tires

Pinpoint Test A: Inner Edge/Shoulder Wear

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Excessive toe out

- Incorrect wheel and tire rotation

PINPOINT TEST A : INNER EDGE/SHOULDER WEAR

A1 MEASURE THE TREAD DEPTH

- Using a tread depth gauge or similar tool, measure the inside edge/shoulder tread depth.

Is the tread depth greater than 2/32 inch?

Yes
ROTATE the wheel and tire assemblies. REFER to Wheel and Tire Rotation Procedures.

CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal +0.15 degrees (toe in). CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal.

No
INSTALL a new tire(s). CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal. CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal.