Why are my front tires are wearing out fast?

MARYLOPEZ

MEMBER
2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
6 CYL
2WD
100,715 MILES

I noticed today the front driver side tire has some wear to it. I purchased both front tires early February of this year. Both front tires wore wore out only on the inside. I didn't drive it until after the Covid-19 shut down around mid May. I have checked under the vehicle to see if there was anything rubbing and can't seem to find anything. I don't think it's a wheel alignment problem either cause the steering wheel is straight. It rides smooth and stops with no problem. Why are the front tires wearing out so fast.

I purchased both front tires new.

Thanks

1 Reply

KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

Unfortunately the only major cause of tire wear is an alignment issues even if the steering wheel is straight. So I would suggest rotating the tires and getting an alignment. The other cause is suspension issues.

Also, any time you get new tires, you want to get an alignment because if you don't then you will be in a situation like this where you are wearing the new tires.

The good thing you have going for you is you are observant. Most people don't notice it until it is too late.

Here is a guide that will help with this as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-car-tires-work

Below is a chart that shows different types of tire wear and causes.

Let us know what questions you have. Thanks

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