The drive tires on my Prostar are beginning to wear out on corners of the tire. All on the drivers side axles only. Just replaced shocks and still wearing out like that real quick. Tires are only 8 months old. There Roadmaster brand. Could it be aligment issues? Thanks!
Prostar drive tires?
Discussion in 'International Forum' started by My11Inter, Sep 19, 2015.
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Check out M D alignments Website, you might find some good info on there to help. Might check for loose bearings also.
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Trailer alignment can also affect the tractor tire wear.
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If it's only wearing out one side, sounds like an alignment issue to me as well. A good 3 axle alignment might be worth the investment. Plus, 5th wheel grease(or lack there of) plays a part in tire wear too. A dry 5th wheel will cause your tires to have to work harder to turn the truck under the trailer.
My Prostar with these stupid super singles is wearing the inside edge on all 4 drives. I think the company put super singles on a truck with axles spec'd for dualsMy11Inter Thanks this. -
The axles shouldn't have anything to do with it, other than alignment. You can put super singles on a bicycle as long as you have the proper hardware. Tire inflation is more critical on the big balloons.
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Three axle alignment and make sure your 5th wheel always has enough grease on it.
Don't need the trailer steering the truck.My11Inter Thanks this. -
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Thanks all for the replies. Looks like it was just shocks the whole time. Have not noticed any new wear on tires in the past two weeks with new shocks. Also noticed big difference in the ride as well. Much smoother.
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