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Is Your 2018 Nissan Rogue Sportâ€™s Tire Cupping in Redmond, Washington?
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(Posted on Mar 1, 2019 at 07:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

One of the tires on my 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is showing an alternating pattern of hills and valleys. Is this something to worry about and what causes it?

Thanks,
Debra

Hi, Debra!

It sounds like one of your 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport's tires is cupping. Usually, this is a cause for concern, and Iâ€™ll explain why.

Cupping is often caused by worn out or damaged suspension components. This could be anything from your struts to shock absorbers.

A bad shock absorber is the most common culprit. Since this problem causes your tire to bounce as you drive, it comes down harder on some spots more than others. This results in the hills and valleys you see on the rubber.

Sometimes this problem can be the result of a wheel that is out of balance. Although, if this is the case, the hill and valley effect wonâ€™t be as pronounced.

Either way, something isnâ€™t working as it should on your Rogue Sport. You should visit our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look.

Thanks for the question, Debra! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you need anything else.