Uneven tire wear can happen at any time in the life of a vehicle. If your Ford Ecosport is experiencing this situation, taking corrective action when you first notice it is important. Otherwise, you may end up needing a new set of tires.
When your Ford Ecosport leave the factory, its toe settings are adjusted for the best performance and longevity. The toe angle is the degrees in that your Ecosport’s tires face each other, or the degrees out in which they face out from one another.
When the toe angle is off, only the very edge of the tire usually wears out. Here’s a good diagram that shows what toe angle is.
Overinflated Tires
If your tires are worn in the center, but the tread looks pretty good on the sides, that’s a classic case of overinflated tires. On the inside of your Ecosport’s driver side door there should be a sticker. That sticker will have the proper tire inflation amounts for your exact year and model. Make sure that is the level that you inflate the tires too.
Under-inflated Tires
When your Ecosport’s tires are worn on the edges, that indicates that the tires are under-inflated. Just like with the over inflated tires, look at the door panel, get the proper PSI number for your exact vehicle, and air them up accordingly.
Suspension Problems
If your Ecosport’s suspension components are worn out, it can cause some strange tire wear patterns. It can cause a condition known as cupping. If you were to look at your tires, they would have diagonal wear marks in them. This is a serious issue, and you should bring it in to a mechanic right away.
Conclusion
Good luck seeing what’s causing your Ecosport’s tires to wear unevenly. If the pressure looks good, go ahead and bring it in to an alignment shop to have them take a look at it. If there is anything you would like to add, please leave a comment below. Good luck!