Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge/Shoulder Wear
Wheels And Tires
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge/Shoulder Wear
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Excessive toe in
- Incorrect wheel and tire rotation
PINPOINT TEST B: OUTER EDGE/SHOULDER WEAR
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B1 MEASURE THE TREAD DEPTH
- Using a tread depth gauge or similar tool, measure the outside 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 out). CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to Suspension &/or Alignment.
No
INSTALL a new tire(s). CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal. CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to Suspension &/or Alignment.
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