rear tire wear - inside cupping - PriusChat
Nov 29, 2007 · Cupped tire wear is caused by the tire oscillating or bouncing up and down. This type of wear is not normally caused by worn suspension parts unless they are worn so badly that they are about to come apart. Most cupped wear is caused by 3 things: Worn shocks/struts. Tire out of balance. Internal tire defect. Combination of above.
Tire cupping - how to prevent? - PriusChat
Dec 6, 2009 · When tires are under-inflated, the sides of the tire take more of the weight of the car than they're designed to, causing the tread on the outer parts of the tire surface to wear first. When tires are over-inflated, the center of the tread is extending out past the sides of the tread surface and taking more of the cars weight than designed ...
tires cupping gen 3 - PriusChat
Apr 22, 2011 · well now our car has 4700 miles on it, its going back for the third time because of tire cupping,i guess this is an on going problem with the prius, i cant believe how many stories ive read on this subject, with no clear answer to whats cupping the tires,, but toyota and johnstons knows without a doubt how we feel about this, we want 4 new tires and i want the car to track …
2019 Tires cupping on the inside- 19k miles - PriusChat
Sep 12, 2020 · Told them to check the tires because they were making some strange noises when coming to a stop. They checked and said all four of my tires have abnormal wear. (inside cupping) All rotations were done according to the manual (every 5K) and the dealer don't think the manufacturer will warranty them. (17 inch Yokohama Blu Earth S34) I'm frustrated!
OEM TIre wear pattern at 56,000 miles - PriusChat
Mar 31, 2010 · Normally road hazards kill my OEM tires over a 4-5 year period and after 9 hybrids I have not seen cupping at 42-51 PSI. Is it on one side or all 4? Also the brand of tire does make a difference. Bought 4 tires for a van and they had a strange wear pattern. Bought a different tire the next time and the problem went away.
Tire cupping with Sumitomos - PriusChat
May 18, 2006 · The first set had just reached the 'wear bar' so it was time and I did get almost all of my miles out of them. A screw picked up on the outer edge of one other tire led to a slightly earlier replacement than planned but I'm satisfied with the 50k miles and have a nice, full-size spare. Also, I wanted to try a different size: 175/65R14 - original
tires cupping gen 3 | Page 2 - PriusChat
May 11, 2005 · On OEM tires I had excessive outer front tire wear, more on right due to sharper right turns/car leaning in turns. It is gone now due to rear sway bar/STB install. #33 cyclopathic , Mar 15, 2012
Front Tire Wear - PriusChat
Dec 21, 2005 · When a radial tire has too little air it is prone to cupping when weight is transferred onto that tire. I am not an expert on the Prius but I have heard of front tire wear complaints and my normal response would be for a few folks to add a couple of pounds and see what happens. Dealer recommened pressures are a guideline, not an absolute.
Front shock replacement | PriusChat
May 15, 2008 · On the last tire rotation, I noticed quite severe cupping on the front tires along with toe-in wear on the inside of the tires. I had the alignment checked and it was off by quite a bit. I figure that the cupping wear is from warn shocks, and got an estimate to get them replaced with KYB brand for $250.00 - including the alignment.
Winter Treads - Bridgestone Blizzak vs Michelin X-Ice - PriusChat
Mar 21, 2012 · With that said, the Blizzaks wear absolutely terribly, especially the two rear tires. My alignment is perfect, shocks are new, wheels are perfectly balanced, and they have been feathering and cupping like crazy. All the shops tell me my car is perfect and it must just be the way that tire interacts with the car.