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Tire maintenance is an important component of your automobiles fitness. You should be alert to tire conditions that could point to larger problems with your car. Feathered tires is one such red flag.
Appearance
Feathered vehicle tires can often be detected by the eye, but its always easier to feel the damage by running your hand over the surface of the tire. Feathering occurs when the tires tread ribs have rounded edges on one side and sharp ones on the other. One side of the tire is clearly more worn than the other, and the ribs are not as pronounced.
Significance
Feathered tires are a clear indicator of a larger but manageable problem. Tire feathering is most commonly a result of improper alignment, which needs to be re-set by an expert. Misalignment occurs when all four tires of your vehicle fail to point in the same direction and move in a straight line. This causes handling problems and further tire damage.
Prevention/Solution
To prevent tire feathering, maintain the proper alignment of your cars tires. If you observe the problem early, you can prevent additional tire damage by fixing the alignment, which will set the wheels angles perpendicular to the ground and parallel to one another. An auto technician can complete this task.
