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Search Auto Parts Search Right rear tire scalloping. Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Steering and Suspension Mac13 New User Mar 15, 2017, 12:10 PM Post #1 of 5 (1583 views)      Right rear tire scalloping.   2008 Dodge Avenger 2.7 240,000km. My right rear tire is scalloping on the outer edge of the tire. There was a loud clunking over bumps going under 10km/h but went away when I replaced both sway bar links. I was in an accident a while ago but had a four-wheel alignment after. The tow truck driver also pulled the car out by that control arm as it was the only lift point where I went in. The tire appears as it's wore every second spot and is wore from the middle to the outer edge. Shock checked out fine and the bushings seam good. Maybe a bent control arm? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 15, 2017, 12:50 PM Post #2 of 5 (1571 views)      Re: Right rear tire scalloping.   A reasonable amount of flat spotting is normal on the rear axle of a front wheel drive car but since you are seeing an excessive amount and only on one wheel, it looks like the alignment is out. Just because you paid for a 4 wheel alignment, doesn't mean you actually got one. I would have it checked again. I'm betting that wheel is toe-ed in a little too much. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Mac13 New User Mar 22, 2017, 2:33 PM Post #3 of 5 (1532 views)      Re: Right rear tire scalloping.   Was a bushing in the rear control arm. Will replace the whole control arm since it is only sold as one piece and my control arm has a slightly different bend then the other side. ShannonWheeler New User Jun 13, 2017, 11:27 AM Post #4 of 5 (1450 views)      Re: Right rear tire scalloping.   Tire wear is a dead giveaway that the wheels are out of alignment or that steering or suspension parts are worn. So anytime you find unusual tire wear, be sure to give the steering and suspension a thorough inspection to find out what's causing the problem. Shocks and struts are the most likely culprit because they provide damping force to control tire movement. When the tires move excessively,the scalloped pattern can appear. A lack of rotation can cause this condition. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 13, 2017, 11:46 AM Post #5 of 5 (1441 views)      Re: Right rear tire scalloping.   Although it was a good answer this question is 3 months old. Please only respond to current questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. (This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jun 13, 2017, 11:48 AM)   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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