Feather Edge Wear

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What's Happening
The tire is not tracking straight down the highway, but is cocked slightly to the side.

Probable Causes
- vehicle misalignment

Corrective Action
Steer Tires
- If sharp edges on both steer tires are pointed to the centre of the vehicle, the cause is toe in. If the sharp edges on both steer tires are pointed toward the outsude if the vehicle, the cause is toe out. Correct alignment.
- If sharp edges point in on one tire and out on the other tire, the cause is rear axle misalignment. Correct alignment.
- If only one of the steer tires has feather edge wear, the cause is a combination of incorrect toe and rear axle misalignment. Correct both. Drive or Trailer Tires
- align axle perpendicular to frame rail and parrallel to other axles.

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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