Glossary / General

tire wear

34 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tire wear is how much the rubber on a tire gets used up as you drive. If the tires wear out unevenly, it can mean there’s something wrong with the car's setup.

Technical Definition

Tire wear refers to the gradual reduction of tread on a tire due to contact with the road surface. Uneven or excessive tire wear can indicate alignment issues or other mechanical problems.

Hear It Discussed

"unless the tires were worn out very peculiarly. Okay."
#25103: Bryology Anyone? The Best of Car Talk 10:29

"The tires get worn down and that changes efficiency. But also, there's the more charging cycles that have happened out of battery."
EV Range Test Results Talking Cars (MP3) 08:42

"manufacturer's spec all day long, but if the tire is going to wear better at mid range or to the [2893.8s] other side of the spec, then what service is he really doing for you other than just..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 22, 2015 - 11 Years Later—Still the Same Car Problems Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 48:08