The document discusses the six common types of car tire wear: 1) Side wear from underinflated tires, 2) Center wear from overinflated tires, 3) Sidewall wear from curb rubbing, 4) Cupping from suspension issues, 5) Feathering from aggressive driving or alignment problems, and 6) Flat spots from hard braking. It encourages taking vehicles to Toyota of N Charlotte for auto technicians to inspect tires, check inflation levels, and address any issues found.

1. The six types of car tire wear and how to spot them
Do you know how to spot issues when it comes to your car tires? Specifically,
issues with wear and tear? Believe it or not, there are six pretty common types of
car tire wear that can indicate underlying issues. Our Charlotte auto service techs
are here to help you identify them and figure out what they mean so you can
have a safe and efficient drive time.
Have you seen these 6 types of car tire wear?
Type 1: Side wear
Side wear is when your car tires wear more on the sides than in the middle. This
usually means that your tires are underinflated (the PSI is too low). This causes
the sides to wear out faster than the center of the tire and can also affect your
fuel efficiency. Have our Charlotte auto service techs check your PSI.
Type 2: Center wear
On the other hand, center wear is when your tires are overinflated (the PSI is too
high). This causes the center to bulge out and wear faster than the sides and can
lead to a host of other issues. Bring your ride to Toyota of N Charlotte to have the
PSI checked.

2. Type 3: Sidewall wear
Sidewall wear actually happens on the sides of your car tires, where they don’t
even touch the road. This usually happens when you rub the curb or another
structure as you try to park. Sidewall wear damages the structural integrity of
your car and makes you a lot more prone to tire blowouts, so ensure that you
deal with it ASAP at Toyota of N Charlotte.
Type 4: Cupping
Cupping is the result of your vehicle actually bouncing on the road and usually
means you’ve got an issue with your shocks or suspension system. This type of
car tire wear looks like small, cup-shaped divots in the tire. This type of wear is
commonly found on trailer tires but you might also spot it on your vehicle’s tires.
Type 5: Feathering
You won’t be able to see feathering wear, but you can definitely feel it if you run
your hand over your car tires. It feels like sharp, spiky wear on the sides and is
the result of you driving too aggressively OR a possible alignment issue. Either
way, our Charlotte Toyota service experts should take a look.
Type 6: Flat spots
If you see flat spots on your car tires, you likely feel them as you drive, too. This
car tire wear is caused by you driving too aggressively – specifically, braking too
hard. Clean up your driving habits and have our Charlotte auto service techs take
a look at your tires.

3. Toyota of N Charlotte can help you deal with car tire wear issues
Let us help you deal with ALL of your car tire wear issues – call Toyota of N
Charlotte today! We’re open seven days a week at (704) 659-2025. You can also

4. stop by and talk to our auto service experts at 13429 Statesville Road, just off I-
77 at exit 23 in Huntersville.