I still have the noise, but it's not as bad. And given a choice between living with the noise and paying for new tires, I'm thinking of living with the noise. The tires have plenty of tread. Are "cupped" tires safe to be traveling on? Also, what causes tires to cup?
TOM: Well, first of all, cupped tires are tires that appear to have little scoops taken out of them. They're also called "scalloped" tires -- like scalloped potatoes. From this perspective, any cupping at all is the death knell for your tire and a sign that it needs replacement ASAP.
Provided that you've replaced the worn shocks, bushings or relevant suspension component, driving on a cupped tire will eventually smooth it out to some extent. But that's like saying that sooner or later the wind will eventually erode mountains. True, it will, but it'll also erode the valleys between the mountains and create low-lying dips in the landscape. It's a game of time and specific conditions, and one you're probably going to lose.
Considering the likelihood and consequences of tire failure after cupping, you're best off replacing the cupped tire sooner rather than later.
As small as even a 0. Bent Rims — Are a common issue here in Maine, all too often a pothole impact does the trick, and the bent is usually on the inner flange, tough to see from the outside, but very visible on the lift.
We can usually repair, rather than replace bent rims, saving you both money and time! Suspension Parts — If your car is bouncing up and down excessively because of bad shocks or struts, the tread on your tire will tear out and wear in certain spots faster than others.
The problem is made worse if you often drive over bumpy roads or speed bumps. You can diagnose and repair the cause, but not the wear itself. However, if the case is severe, you may need to replace the tire. If you notice your car bouncing more than usual, have it inspected sooner than later. Misaligned tires may cause a vehicle to drift to the left or right or behave unpredictably when turning. Tire cupping can be seen on tires.
Staying safe when driving is paramount. Preventing tire cupping helps keep drivers and others safe on the road, plus helps to avoid potential repair costs. So how can tire cupping be prevented? Timely maintenance keeps expenses low, tire health high, and can help you avoid unexpected repair bills.
The following are several areas to consider keeping your tires at their best:. Having tires rotated and balanced regularly helps your tires last and deliver optimal performance. Generally, tires need to be rotated every 5, to 8, miles and re-balanced with every other rotation. Having the alignment and suspension checked yearly reduces the likelihood of tire cupping by ensuring the tire rolls the way it was intended to by the car maker, and is in full contact with the road at all times.
Check tire air pressure monthly. This helps identify if one tire is losing air quicker than others and prevents driving on underinflated tires, which contributes to various forms of increased tire wear, including cupping. For a vehicle to be at peak performance, its component parts must work properly, especially its tires.
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