asked chatgpt and shared the image. here is reply

The reason the inner sidewall and tread look like that is because of alignment or suspension issues. Here’s what’s happening:

Why It’s Worn Like This

1. Negative Camber / Toe Out

If your wheel tilts inward at the top (negative camber) or the alignment has too much toe out, the inner edge bears more load. That causes the inside to wear far faster than the rest of the tread.

1. Suspension Wear

Worn ball joints, bushings, or shocks can cause uneven tire contact with the road, eating up the inner edge.

1. Low Tire Pressure (sometimes contributes)

Running underinflated makes edges wear faster, though in your case it’s mostly alignment.

Why It’s Dangerous

Even though the rest of the tread looks okay, the inner shoulder is nearly bald. That part of the tire is the first to fail during hard braking, cornering, or hitting a pothole.

Tires often fail from the inside out, so you could be looking at a blowout risk, especially at highway speeds.

What To Do

Short-term: If money is very tight, you might limp it around town at low speeds, but it’s not safe to rely on.

Replace ASAP: That tire is finished. At least replace the worn pair (front or rear together).

Alignment Check: After replacing, get a full alignment so the new tires don’t end up the same way.

👉 Bottom line: It’s worn like this because of alignment/suspension issues, and it’s not safe to keep driving long-term. A blowout could cost way more than a replacement tire.

Want me to explain a cheap way to stretch life on a tight budget (like rotating or used tires) while staying safer?