Defective tire

A defective tire can lose air, sound wobbly, cause the vehicle to drive to one side, or make a ride bumpier.

Table of Contents

• 1. Symptoms
  • 1.1 Vehicle Shakes
  • 1.2 Vehicle Pulls to One Side
  • 1.3 Tire Leaks Air
• 2. Causes
  • 2.1 Uneven Wear

Symptoms

Vehicle Shakes

With a defective tire, the vehicle may shake more than normal on both smooth and bumpy roads. The axle on which the tire sits will be at an angle, rather than parallel to the ground. This will cause the vehicle to shake as the car moves.

Vehicle Pulls to One Side

As with the vehicle shaking, a tire with uneven wear or leaking air will tilt the axle and cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

Tire Leaks Air

A defective tire may leak air. This can be caused by a break in the tire, or an improper seal against the wheel.

Causes

Uneven Wear

If the tire is improperly inflated or under-inflated, the tire may wear abnormally. This will cause variations in the tread that can cause the vehicle to pull to one side or make the tire sound wobbly.