Tire chunking

[arenoest]

Hi!
I just noticed my front right tire has lost some pretty big chunks of rubber on the outer edge. The other three tires are fine and that are about 1.5 year old Nokian Hakka.

Is this a wheel alignment issue or a suspension issue? Or neither?

Would it be safe to continue driving?

Thanks a lot!

 

[BullElk]

Dude... get some new shoes, like yesterday.

 

[Couvi]

Those things are shot!

 

[2000UZJ]

You mentioned the other three tires are 1.5 years old? How old is this specific tire? This might be the very first tire Nokian manufactured in 1932...

Get rid of it now.

 

[arenoest]

You mentioned the other three tires are 1.5 years old? How old is this specific tire? This might be the very first tire Nokian manufactured in 1932...

Get rid of it now.

I meant they are all 1.5 year old, thats the wierd part.

 

[arenoest]

Dude... get some new shoes, like yesterday.

Haha yes agree, but they are only 1.5 year old. Thats why I’m suspecting wheel alignment or something? aka clueless

 

[2000UZJ]

I meant they are all 1.5 year old, thats the wierd part.

Ha, I read your post wrong. That wear pattern would 100% indicate an issue with the alignment, or your driving style is exceeding the intended use for the tires themselves. I'm not too familiar with the weather in Norway, but if you are in snow, or gravel and spinning the tires quite a bit, this could be the case. Given the other three are fine, I could point towards a defective tire?

Either way, I would not continue driving on them. Can you post a picture of the other tires? Looking at that wear pattern, it would indicate

• High level of toe in, sliding the tire down the road as it points inward
• High level of camber, sliding the outside section of the tire as you drive.

 

[pb4ugo]

That tire is worn out. It's practically bald. Its not the length of time, its the distance traveled.

 

[arenoest]

Ha, I read your post wrong. That wear pattern would 100% indicate an issue with the alignment, or your driving style is exceeding the intended use for the tires themselves. I'm not too familiar with the weather in Norway, but if you are in snow, or gravel and spinning the tires quite a bit, this could be the case. Given the other three are fine, I could point towards a defective tire?

Either way, I would not continue driving on them. Can you post a picture of the other tires? Looking at that wear pattern, it would indicate

• High level of toe in, sliding the tire down the road as it points inward
• High level of camber, sliding the outside section of the tire as you drive.

I just bought the car, but previous owner says he hasn’t been driving that much since he got the tires in April ‘25. Production date is late ‘23. I think spinning a lot on gravel is ruled out. These are summer tiers, and he has been using winter tires when snow hits. Seems to be a bit low on pressure, but nothing too crazy i think.

Here a picture of the other tires, first one being on the front left side. Also a couple of more of the bad one.

 

[80t0ylc]

All of those tires are worn badly and should be replaced asap. You can see the cord showing in the tread on at least one of the “good tires”. I would not drive this vehicle anywhere except to the tire shop to replace the tires.

 

[2000UZJ]

I just bought the car, but previous owner says he hasn’t been driving that much since he got the tires in April ‘25. Production date is late ‘23. I think spinning a lot on gravel is ruled out. These are summer tiers, and he has been using winter tires when snow hits. Seems to be a bit low on pressure, but nothing too crazy i think.

Here a picture of the other tires, first one being on the front left side. Also a couple of more of the bad one.

I would get those replaced, as stated by other members, they are worn past their usable life, and are no longer safe. I would say you definitely need an alignment, as well.

Once you get that alignment, let us know what you find! Usually tire shops in the US, will provide the alignment information before, and after the job is completed. This should give you a clear view of what was happening.

 

[arenoest]

I would get those replaced, as stated by other members, they are worn past their usable life, and are no longer safe. I would say you definitely need an alignment, as well.

Once you get that alignment, let us know what you find! Usually tire shops in the US, will provide the alignment information before, and after the job is completed. This should give you a clear view of what was happening.

Will do! Thanks for your input guys!