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Pinpoint Test A: Inner Edge/Shoulder Wear




Wheels And Tires

Pinpoint Tests

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

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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.

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.

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