Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint

Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint





Tire waddle is a side to side movement at the front of the vehicle and/or the rear of the vehicle. Tire waddle can be caused by the following conditions:

* A steel belt not being straight within the tire.
* Excessive lateral runout of the tire.
* Excessive lateral runout of the wheel.

Tire waddle is most noticeable at an approximate speed of about 8-48 km/h (5-30 mph). Tire waddle may appear as ride roughness at 80-113 km/h (50-70 mph). Tire waddle may appear as a vibration at 80-113 km/h (50-70 mph).

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