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The main cause for tire cupping is worn suspension allowing too much freedom for the wheel to bounce and vibrate, specifically shocks/struts and bushings. If your wheels are going out of balance, this issue is greatly amplified.
Best Answer: Tire cupping and feathering are commenly confused. Take your hand and feel across your tire. Does your hand glide across smoove? If not then you probrably have a tread wear problem. Cupping usually is the result of a suspension issue. i.e tire is bounceing thus causing a cupping pattern along the tread. Feather can be caused by improper alignment and or break / bearing issues. I would suggest a third opinion, as the first and second are not very detailed. i.e. whats causing the problem in the first place....