Uneven Tire wear - of course, but…

[momike]

I just turned 2900 miles on my 25 ranger raptor. Stopped by the tire shop for an air adjustment and they gave this measurement of tire wear.

I still feel like I’m in the break in period, and while I will hit the gas from time to time I by no means treat this thing like a race car yet. I’m
Clocking 18.6 mpg for the past 500 or 1000 miles if that’s any indication.

So questions: is this kind of differential wear normal? What’s my best way to address this? Frequent tire rotation? For example the recommendation for doing rotations every 5000 miles or whatever doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense given what I’m seeing here. Replace that tire every 10k? That would seem to cause its own problems.
Also, would using say 4A as a daily drive mode do anything to even out the wear? Bad idea?

Bottom line, what to do as I’m assuming this is not going to make itself better.

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[stuartmunto]

What’s that tyre wear reading based on? Does the tyre look physically different to the others? You can do a tread depth measurement yourself and see for yourself rather than trust a random reading?

Off the top of my head I would say it’s worth getting the alignment checked? Could just be something as simple as that?

 

[stemplar]

First thing I'd do is stop by an auto parts store and buy a tread depth gauge; they're cheap and handy to have. I'd personally verify the readings before losing sleep over it.

 

[Chuck2001]

First thing I'd do is stop by an auto parts store and buy a tread depth gauge; they're cheap and handy to have. I'd personally verify the readings before losing sleep over it.

Correct answer, at the point you should be able to assess the situation and evolution by yourself to challenge.

Also, tires are quite big, take measurments at different width points across all 4 tires.

It could tell you if a side of the tire is more affected to another.

Then I would just go to my dealer if truck is new because if alignement is the reason, the earlier you raise the flag, the better chance you have for some sort of warranty / post delivery adjusments included / free. Do not wait to point his out to your dealership.

4A mode should not affect this that much after 2.9k

Regular 2H, the rear diff is open, so if you floor it often, maybe the right tire takes the load....

 

[stemplar]

Correct answer, at the point you should be able to assess the situation and evolution by yourself to challenge.

Also, tires are quite big, take measurments at different width points across all 4 tires.

It could tell you if a side of the tire is more affected to another.

Then I would just go to my dealer if truck is new because if alignement is the reason, the earlier you raise the flag, the better chance you have for some sort of warranty / post delivery adjusments included / free. Donot wait to point his out to your dealership.

4A mode should not affect this that much after 2.9k

Regular 2H, the rear diff is open, so if you floor it often, maybe the right tire takes the load....

Measuring depth at multiple points is great advice. An out of balance tire can wear unevenly around the circumference of the tire, and bad alignment and suspension issues can cause uneven wear from side to side.

 

[daytoncarter]

I destroyed the rear tires on my G70 in 7000 miles thanks to a very heavy right foot and torque so that was a wakeup call for me. Not sure about your driving habits.

 

[Chuck2001]

I destroyed the rear tires on my G70 in 7000 miles thanks to a very heavy right foot and torque so that was a wakeup call for me. Not sure about your driving habits.

(Me quitting my desk to run and check my right rear tire right away !!!!!)

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