Tyre Wear
There is no set pattern to wear and tear, it can be down to type of driving, location etc.
On a front wheel drive car the front tyres will usually wear more quickly due to the increased work load on the front axle. High performance cars will also wear tyres much quicker than a less powerful car due to the additional power going through the drive wheels.
Premature wear can be caused by incorrect tyre pressures, incorrect wheel alignment or overloading of the vehicle.
Over inflation
This will cause the tyres to wear more in the centre of the tread as the central section bulges out. An example tread depth reading would be 4 - 2 - 4 mm.
Under inflation
This will cause the tyres to wear more on both tyre edges as the central part bulges in. An example tread depth reading would be 2- -4 - 2 mm.
Nationwide Autocentre Recommendation
Nationwide Autocentres recommends that you visually check your tyres weekly for signs of wear or irregular wear. If in doubt call into a centre for a free check.