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davis449
09-11-2003, 08:43 PM
Well, this is about tires, so I figured I would post it in here. I saw this on the MBworld forum for 202's. A guy referred to tire feathering. Can anyone tell me what this is, because if it is what I think it is, I need alighnment.

nokia8860
09-11-2003, 08:49 PM
Basic stuff about reading your tyre for problems

click here (http://www.yokohamatire.com/utmeasures.asp)

And someone else's page about feathering to help give you a clearer picture of whats going on

click this one (http://www.lasercannon.com/Newz/feathering.htm)

davis449
09-11-2003, 08:55 PM
Thanks, Nokia, but it didn't quite answer my question. I just wanted to know what feathering looked like. Cause I've seen irregular tire wear many times before. What I have right now is pieces of rubber flaking sort of off the side of the top of the tires (not on the sidewall itself). I'm pretty sure that's feathering, but not positive. These tires aren't two months old and I think this maybe a sign of a problem like alignment. Just need varification.

nokia8860
09-11-2003, 08:57 PM
I added on more link to the post. Also this is another link

click (http://www.kimmeltire.com/html/tire2.html)

Scroll down to the bottom

davis449
09-12-2003, 08:31 AM
Ok, Nokia, that one explained it perfect. That's not what I'm seeing on mine. Thanks so much for your help. It's good to be a member here!:D