Why are my tires cupping on the inside?
Suspension components like shock absorbers, struts, bushings and others wear out with miles travelled. The result can be a tire that is no longer able to roll smoothly down the road; instead, it bounces slightly. This bouncing creates uneven points of pressure on tires, leading to tire cupping.
Is tire cupping covered under warranty?
cdu8 said: Only if it’s caused by some fault of the car and not just bad alignment or tires. I had cupping on my left front tire. Dealer found the cause was a worn strut and replaced it under warranty.
Is it safe to drive on tires that are cupping?
For some reason, they seem to get cupped more often than better-quality rubber. TOM: Unfortunately, it’s really not safe to drive on cupped tires. So every time the tire rotates, there are high spots that aren’t touching the road. That means you have less traction, and less ability to stop and turn.
How do I know if my tires are cupping?
Tire Noise: You may notice a rhythmic sound, louder than your usual road noise, if your tires are cupped. This is due to those unevenly worn patches of tread rubber causing odd noises while rolling. Vibrating or Shaking: You may feel some excessive vibrations either in the steering wheel or in your seat as you drive.
Will an alignment fix tire cupping?
In most cases you can fix the causes of tire cupping, by having your alignment checked or your suspension fixed, but unfortunately you typically cannot fix the uneven wear of tire cupping itself.
Will cupped tires smooth out?
Provided that you’ve replaced the worn shocks, bushings or relevant suspension component, driving on a cupped tire will eventually smooth it out to some extent. Considering the likelihood and consequences of tire failure after cupping, you’re best off replacing the cupped tire sooner rather than later.
Can bad ball joints cause tire cupping?
Cupping on the inner edge of the tread is also an indication of bad ball joints. This cupping is not usually visible, but should be noticeable by touch if a hand is run over the tread of the tire. Loose or failing ball joints will cause the vehicle to become misaligned.
Can cheap tires cause cupping?
In some cases, tire cupping can also be caused by cheap tires that don’t offer as much tread or durability, as well as by damage from underinflated tires.
Is there a way to fix cupped tires?
Take the vehicle to the auto repair shop and have them change the shocks. Then have the shop put the cupped tires on the rear of the car until they wear smooth again. If the cupping is too severe, the tire shop may be able to use a tire-shaving machine to even them out.