An owner of a 2010 Honda CR-V noticed something was wrong with the steering, especially while driving in the rain. They brought the car to a shop, and a mechanic said they hadn’t seen tires this bad in their entire career.
The owner shared a picture of one of the tires on the r/AskMechanics subreddit. In the post, they said they were in Australia and explained that the tires had been installed only six months earlier.
They weren’t sure whether the problem was related to the steering or suspension, but they wanted to get a quote before making a final decision. In the post, they also questioned whether the repairs would even be worth it on a high-mileage vehicle.
The post caught the attention of many users, some of whom pointed out that the tire appeared to have significant wear and that multiple issues could be causing it.
Six-Month-Old Tires Show Significant Wear
Excessive tyre wear on 2010 Honda
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In replies under the post, the owner clarified that they had only driven around 3,000 to 4,350 miles since the tires were installed. They also said both front tires had the same wear level and were from the brand HiFly.
When they brought the vehicle into the shop, a mechanic reportedly told the owner that they had never seen tires this bad in their 35 years of doing the job. The owner was unsure what caused the tires to get to this point and asked others for advice on whether it would be worth getting a nearly 16-year-old vehicle fixed.
One commenter said that the uneven wear could be caused by excessive camber and toe, potentially pointing to worn ball joints, lower control arms, or tie rods. They also said that suspension repairs would be worthwhile if the engine and transmission were still in good condition.
Another commenter explained that they had seen plenty of tires in similarly poor condition and suggested chronic underinflation could be contributing to the problem. They also echoed the other commenter’s sentiment that ball joints, tie rods, or control arms could be responsible for the issue.
The Owner Responds
After a while, the owner returned to the comments with an update. They said they should have noticed the tire wear earlier but reiterated that the tires had only been installed six months ago.
The owner now believes there is clearly a steering issue and is hoping the mechanic will provide a quote for the necessary repairs. No other updates have been made to the post, so it’s unknown whether the owner received a quote or what the mechanic ultimately found.