Is it safe to drive on tires that are cupping?

No, it is not safe to drive on cupped tires. Due to this irregular wear pattern, some parts of the tires are not touching the road surface while the vehicle is in motion. Not only does this cause higher road noise and vibration levels, but it also ruins the tire’s traction and driving safety.

What to do if tires are cupping?

Park the vehicle and put it on the emergency brake. Find the cupped tire by looking at the tread of all four tires. Push on the vehicle and see how much it bounces, and if it does considerably, the shocker absorbers are most likely the main issue.

What causes a tire to start cupping?

Suspension components like shock absorbers, struts, bushings and others wear out with miles travelled. The result can be a tire that is no longer able to roll smoothly down the road; instead, it bounces slightly. This bouncing creates uneven points of pressure on tires, leading to tire cupping.

Will an alignment fix tire cupping?

Wheels that are misaligned cause not only handling problems but also damage to your tires. The remedy is to have your alignment re-set by a trained technician. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish between what is tire cupping on a car and what is feathered tire wear.

Will a cupped tire blowout?

Your tire will not blow from the cupping, but will be noisier than a high school band. However any tire will “Blow out” from wear, heat, foreign object destructive etc.

Should I replace tires that are cupping?

Conclusion. Provided that you’ve replaced the worn shocks, bushings or relevant suspension component, driving on a cupped tire will eventually smooth it out to some extent. Considering the likelihood and consequences of tire failure after cupping, you’re best off replacing the cupped tire sooner rather than later.

Is cupping covered by tire warranty?

Registered. Only if it’s caused by some fault of the car and not just bad alignment or tires. I had cupping on my left front tire. Dealer found the cause was a worn strut and replaced it under warranty.

Do cupping tires need to be replaced?

In cases of tire cupping where the uneven wear of tread has become severe, you will likely have to completely replace all of the tires on the vehicle which is expensive, but must be done to ensure safety.