Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge/Shoulder Wear

Wheels And Tires

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

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.