VIDEO: What Tires Can Tell Us About Shocks And Struts (Part 1)

VIDEO: What Tires Can Tell Us About Shocks And Struts (Part 1)

It turns out they can tell us a lot.

As Andrew Markel explained in a recent article for Brake & Front End, the wear patterns on tires are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners are maintaining their vehicles. They also reveal the condition of alignment angles and suspension components. 

This video is sponsored by the Automotive Distribution Network.

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