Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint
| Checks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Inspect for an out-of-balance tire or wheel. | Balance the tire or the wheel. |
| Inspect for excessive wheel hub runout. | Measure the hub flange runout. Replace the hub as needed. |
| Inspect for excessive brake drum or brake rotor imbalance. | Adjust the brakes. Replace the brake rotor or the brake drum as needed. |
| Inspect for worn tie rod ends. | Replace the outer tie rods. |
| Inspect for wheel trim imbalance. | Balance the wheel. |
| Inspect for a worn lower ball joint. | Replace the lower ball joint. |
| Inspect for excessive wheel runout. | Measure the wheel runout. Replace the wheel as needed. |
| Inspect for excessive loaded radial runout on the tire and wheel assembly. | Match-mount the tire and wheel assembly. |
Irregular and premature tire wear has many causes. Some of them are incorrect inflation pressures (1), lack or regular rotation (2), poor driving habits, or improper wheel alignment (3). If the wheel alignment is reset because of tire wear, always reset the toe as close to zero degrees as the specification allows. Refer to in Wheel Alignment.
Rotate the tires if:
- The front tire wear is different from the rear.
- The left and right front tire wear is unequal.
- The left and right rear tire wear is unequal.
Check the wheel alignment if:
- The left and right front tire wear is unequal.
- The wear is uneven across the tread of either front tire.
- The front tire treads are scuffed with feather edges on the side of the tread ribs or blocks.