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Tyres > Help > Tyres Help > Why is my tyre wearing on the inside or outside edge?
Inside edge wear is usually caused by excessive negative camber, where the top of the wheel leans in towards the car more than it should. This tilts the tyre so that more of its inside edge is in contact with the road, and that edge wears down faster than the rest of the tread.
Outside edge wear points to the opposite problem, excessive positive camber, where the top of the wheel leans outward. Driving style can also play a part, as consistently hard or fast cornering puts extra load through the outside edge of the tyre.
Yes. While camber affects one edge more than the other, a tracking (toe) fault tends to produce a slightly different pattern called feathering, where the tread blocks feel smooth on one side and sharp on the other. Feathering is often found alongside edge wear, and shares the same root cause: incorrect wheel alignment.
A wheel alignment check will confirm whether camber, toe, or both are outside the manufacturer's specification, and correct them. It's worth having this checked if you notice edge wear, your car pulling to one side, or after hitting a significant pothole or kerb. Find out more in our guide to wheel alignment.