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What is Tire Feathering and Tire Scalloping?

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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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Scalloping is when the tread blocks wear unevenly. Typically, the front of each tread block will be worn lower than the rear. If you run your hand one way along the tread, it will feel smoother than if you run your hand the other way. The tire essentially gets a sawtooth tread pattern. This happens when a car is out of alignment.
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