So this happened on a drive across the state and back. Doesn’t seem like a reasonable wear pattern. Just the one area.

[Rogerthat898]

Could be a bad rear shock. If a shock isn't putting constant downward pressure keeping the tire stuck to the pavement it can cause to tire to almost skip down the road as you drive.

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[jkeaton]

Tire looks worn out to me. Hardly any tread left.

 

[Bucko]

I could not tell by the pic if the tire was worn all the way around, so I assumed it was, and figured if the other 3 were OK, that one could have been overinflated.

Then again, over inflation causes the center of the tire to wear, and not the side.

 

[jkeaton]

I could not tell by the pic if the tire was worn all the way around, so I assumed it was, and figured if the other 3 were OK, that one could have been overinflated.

Then again, over inflation causes the center of the tire to wear, and not the side.

If you look closely at the tire towards the front, there seems to be extreme wear in the center, then it kinda radiates to the edge at the top of the tire. Weird. Either way, that tire looks like it should have been replaced awhile ago. Wonder what the others look like..

 

[Bucko]

If you look closely at the tire towards the front, there seems to be extreme wear in the center, then it kinda radiates to the edge at the top of the tire. Weird. Either way, that tire looks like it should have been replaced awhile ago. Wonder what the others look like..

Beats me. Maybe the OP will post them. I'm assuming the OP will be getting the tire (or all) replaced. I'd have the suspension of the side the tire was on (or all 4 sides) checked out as well.

It's a 2021, so out of warranty.

 

[R W NORRIS New Mexico]

This is unusual tread wear. I would NOT go to Ford, I would go to a tire dealer for your tire brand first. Because it is worn in an "oblong wear pattern" that indicates a "belt separated" within the tire. Tires have a warranty, Pro-rated, but they may base it on milage for a replacement or free for a defective replacement. Sure would like to know what happens.

 

[Davewied]

I agree with the others, this is a casing separation. It can be caused by defect or an impact. Hard to tell without inspecting the inside, but most likely a warrantable condition.

 

[Jason Petri]

Beats me. Maybe the OP will post them. I'm assuming the OP will be getting the tire (or all) replaced. I'd have the suspension of the side the tire was on (or all 4 sides) checked out as well.

It's a 2021, so out of warranty.

The tires have 43,000 on them. Here’s a picture of another tire and some close-ups of the bad tire.

 

[Jason Petri]

The tires have 43,000 on them. Here’s a picture of another tire and some close-ups of the bad tire.

I’m getting new tires tomorrow.

 

[Jason Petri]

Loose lug nuts??

Everything was tight when I changed it.

 

[Bucko]

I’m getting new tires tomorrow.

Let us know what the tire store says about that tire. I'd like to know for sure the cause of the abnormal wear.

 

[NMhunter]

X2 on letting us know. Back in the '70s, I over inflated the tires in my Karman Ghia and got great mileage (40 mpg) but tire wear only in the center. It was such a light vehicle that after 30,000 miles, they almost looked new except for the center wear.

My first car was a '47 Chevy which had shocks with a lever arm. The rear shock levers came out of the socket and I bounced out of my lane on the freeway. I'd definitley check the shock.

 

[Bucko]

X2 on letting us know. Back in the '70s, I over inflated the tires in my Karman Ghia and got great mileage (40 mpg) but tire wear only in the center. It was such a light vehicle that after 30,000 miles, they almost looked new except for the center wear.

My first car was a '47 Chevy which had shocks with a lever arm. The rear shock levers came out of the socket and I bounced out of my lane on the freeway. I'd definitley check the shock.

A car I ALWAYS wanted : The VW Karman Ghia. I've had VW Buses, one a Westy, and my first car was a 64 Beetle.

Still do want one.

 

[Discount Tire]

@Jason Petri inquiring minds want to know what is wrong with the tire. Please repost your findings.

 

[BravoAlpha]

thats wild. I have no explanation, experience or theory. I’m glad that didn’t end badly .

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