4. ASE TEST A4, SECTION D - WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024

4. ASE TEST A4, SECTION D - WHEEL
AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What will cause feathered tire wear? - ANSWER Improper toe adjustment.



What causes wear on the inner or outer side of the tire tread face? - ANSWER Improper camber
adjustment.



What causes cupped tread wear? - ANSWER Improper wheel balance.



What type of wear does under inflation cause? - ANSWER Tire wear on both shoulders.



Whats a good procedure to identify a tire that was built incorrectly with the tread slightly off center? -
ANSWER Swapping the rites front to rear is a good way of identifying a tire that was built incorrectly.



What should you do if you find a tire with tread slightly off center? - ANSWER The tire should be
replaced, but sometimes will function in the rear.



Why do tires wear excessively? - ANSWER Because the tire tread is not contacting the road surface
properly.



How do you correct excessive tire wear? - ANSWER Alignment adjustments correct most of that problem.



How should a vehicle be aligned when it is used to carry weight? - ANSWER The vehicle should be
similarly loaded while the alignment is made.



What kind of tire wear does over inflation cause? - ANSWER Wear at the center of the tire.