Tires- Edge Wear Is Normal

SOURCE:
Honda Service News December 2004

TITLE:
Element Tire Edge Wear Is Normal

APPLIES TO:
2003-05 Element

SERVICE TIP:
Have you gotten any complaints of tire edge wear from owners? Due to the shape and tread design of the tire, normal tread wear can look like accelerated edge wear on these tires. This wear doesn't affect the tire's performance.

Remaining tread life should always be measured at the tread grooves. If you suspect the tire wear isn't normal, check if the tires are inflated to the specified cold inflation pressures listed on the doorjamb sticker and the wheel alignment is within spec. Also check if your customer is following the recommended tire rotation schedule in the O/M. If the vehicle checks out OK, and your customer has been faithfully following the
tire rotation schedule, then check with the tire manufacturer for warranty resolution.