Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Excessive tire wear

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Condition Possible Cause Action
Excessive tire wear
Broken or sagging coil springs
Replace coil springs.
•Front: icon 
•Rear: icon 
Wheel out of balance
Adjust balance or replace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignment
Check and adjust wheel alignment. icon 
Faulty front strut assembly (shock absorber)
Replace front strut assembly (shock absorber). icon 
Hard driving
Replace tires. icon 
Overloaded vehicle
Replace tires. icon 
Not rotated tires
Replace or rotate tires.
Worn or loose wheel bearing
Replace wheel bearing.
•Front: icon 
•Rear: icon 
Wheel or tire wobbles
Replace wheel or tire. icon 
Tires not adequately inflated
Adjust tire pressure.