2022 Limited HV tire wear issue

I’ve been searching the forums for this issue and have come across a few that show the issue. I’m curious how many other non-TRD Tundra owners are having the same issue and if there has been any resolution to the issue.

Problem: I have a ‘22 Limited hybrid that has excessive tire wear on the very outside edge of the tire which sounds like an issue for many. I first noticed this issue at about 19k miles. I took the truck in to the dealership in December ‘23 and they agreed that the tire shouldn’t be wearing like it is. They did a tire rotation and a front end alignment (on my dime). The worst tire was moved to the back passenger side. Now, less that 7k miles later, that tire is almost completely bald on the outside edge and now the front drivers tire is showing the same outside edge wear.

I spoke with the dealer yet again on this and they directed me to the 1-800 number for Toyota. Speaking with them, the female told me it was probably due to the transmission recall that came out on 2/20. I argued with her on this and she sent me back to the dealer. The dealer reached back out to me and offered me $100 off a set of new tires but would not acknowledge that this is a known issue for the non-TRD Tundras.

I brought the vehicle into the dealer and the service writer and shop foreman acknowledged that the tire shouldn’t be wearing like it is, but claimed it is a tire issue and that this is a wear item. He also said that the specs for the alignment were only updated for the TRD’s but none of the other models. They agreed to re-check the alignment of the truck. The shop foreman also said that based on the numbers from the alignment in December ‘23, the tire was off caster and wouldn’t have caused the wear on the outside edge (positive camber).

My truck still has the stock
geolander tires and only has 26k miles.

I’m hoping someone had better luck with their dealers and have come to some sort of conclusion on this issue. I am hesitant to spend $1,500 on new tires when the root issue still isnt resolved.

 

Tundras, new and 2nd gen will often wear on outside of tire, specifically P rated tires and will be "in factory alignment specs". The trucks are heavy, tires scrub in turns, and soft shocks (like the toyota black ones) dont help. Bumping up a few lbs above stock tire pressure when running the p load tires helps.

That said, I have never had a good alignment out of a dealer. Find a local front end shop, a place that specializes in suspension and alignments. They will be cheaper and do a better job. Alignment is a learned skill, so someone that really knows what they are doing can make minor adjustments to improve wear and handling based on YOUR truck. Most places like a dealer set it to spec and thats it, or worse just set the Toe. Additional improvement can be had to improve tire wear and drivability/tracking.

I also suggest you rotate/balance tires every 5k miles. It makes a HUGE difference in tire longevity. You will never reach a tires posted mileage warranty without regular rotation and balance. Do it at every oil change.

And last, if you plan to install larger tires that often means E load. E load tires on a tundra do much better wearing even unless your alignment is really out.

 

The biggest mistake I used to make is , to go to Toyota for an alignment. They could never get it right and somehow they will always blame me for installing bigger tires even with barely 1.5" of lift
Find your self a tire shop that does this for living, try to develop a relation with the guy that does the alignment and get him a nice tip Will really help long term
I use the same shop ETD tire for the last 20 + years and unless I see a red light on that dash or a recall, there is no reason to give $175 /hour to the dealer

As of now, two years latter some shop are still in the blind and do not have the 3rd gen alignment specs but you can use the base line
- 0 camber is what wear your tire on the sides
- 3 + or as much o caster you can get
- +.12 for a total of .24 on the toe
If you increase the size of the tire is ok to drop the toe gradually
I have 37" tires and I am at 0 on the toe

Blaming the trans recall for uneven tire wear is ,,, ,, proof of how uneducated are these girls that answer that 800 number .

 

Thanks for the replies. I am looking for an independent shop to do the alignment. I also attaching the TSB I was given for the TRD only as well as my current alignment.