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Front Tires - Irregular Wear Pattern

Article No. 86-24-27


TIRE WEAR - FRONT - IRREGULAR PATTERN

LIGHT TRUCK 1985-87 ALL LIGHT TRUCKS

Vehicles may experience front tire wear with all season/all terrain tires described as irregular, heel and toe, or diagonal. The condition may be related to alignment settings, vehicle usage, and tire tread/ carcass/compound design.

Tires with minimal wear conditions should be crossrotated to the rear and alignment checked and set to Shop Manual preferred settings for toe.

In cases of severe wear, obtain the complete alignment readings and tire information. Contact both your Ford Representative and Tire Manufacturer's Representative for their assistance and participation in resolving the customer's concern. Contacting the "local" tire store may not obtain the assistance which may be available from the tire manufacturer.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"