Tire Dealer Said My Tires Were "Cupped"
03-14-2004, 09:57 PM
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Tire Dealer Said My Tires Were "Cupped"
What causes this?
03-14-2004, 10:03 PM
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If I remember cupped is when the center wears out first, one possible reason is over inflation.
03-14-2004, 10:07 PM
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Poor alignment can cause cupping.
03-14-2004, 10:27 PM
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Poor alignment or out of balance. Cupping is when the outer edges get many little flat spots all the way around the tire.
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Not taking enough hard turns?
Tire Dealer Said My Tires Were "Cupped"
