Erosion/River/Channel Wear

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What's Happening
This condition happens most frequently in free rolling wheel positions and is typical of tires with a slow rate of wear. The longer a tire operates, the more likely it will develop this condition. This condition isnot linked to any maintenance practices.

Probable Causes
The cause of this condition is tread element movement laterally, but it is not seen as a major problem since the tread on the tire is wearing so slowly and the accumulated milage on the tread will be so great.

Corrective Action
Continue to run tire.

What to do with the tire
Continue to run tire. When worn area reaches tread wear indicators, have Kal Tire retread the tire.

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