mbrando1994
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- 2003 Ford Ex XLT
4.0 V6
Hi all, I've had my tires for about a year now, as I remember I got them for winter last year. They cost me around $800 and still have plenty of life on them. However I've been noticing that the outer tread appears to be wearing much faster than the middle and inner tread. What are the potential causes of this, the manual says worn suspension parts but that's vague. I've looked around and did some tests and everything seems to be in good repair, could it be a wheel balance issue? Around 60mph there is a defined wobble no matter what road I'm on and what direction the wheels are turned. I've had that before and it turned out to be balance so just putting those to together here?
Also, when braking and going slow (coming to a stop) (not sure if it happens when not braking), I can feel a very slight bump, almost like the truck is going over a separation in the asphalt on the road, but it's not. It's very discreet and probably not noticeable unless I'm feeling for it, but what could that be? I know none of my rims are bent or dented, and I know I don't feel it a higher speeds so I don't think it's a bearing issue.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks
Also, when braking and going slow (coming to a stop) (not sure if it happens when not braking), I can feel a very slight bump, almost like the truck is going over a separation in the asphalt on the road, but it's not. It's very discreet and probably not noticeable unless I'm feeling for it, but what could that be? I know none of my rims are bent or dented, and I know I don't feel it a higher speeds so I don't think it's a bearing issue.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks