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Question for tire guys

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by jdutton1, May 6, 2016.

  1. May 6, 2016 #1
    jdutton1

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    Bought a set of Firestone 591 steers in June. Passenger side still has 12/32 and driver side was down to 7/32. Also had a flat spot about 4 inches long on inside and outside edge. I'm assuming that was a broken belt but I am wondering why one tire would wear so much quicker than the other of the same age. Any thoughts?
     

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  3. May 6, 2016 #2
    Steel Dragon

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    Dad put a set of firestones on my 71 Monte Carlo..tires lasted,about 1 month..lesson learned.
     
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  4. May 6, 2016 #3
    jdutton1

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    Considering in over 100,000 miles the passenger side has only lost 6/32 ID say that one is wearing excellent.
     
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  5. May 6, 2016 #4
    Steel Dragon

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    Quality control?
    Guess youd feel any vibration,at the wheel,before seeing it on the tire?
    I hate buying expensive rubber,then get a flat,blowout,or crazy wear..but it always happens.
     
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  7. May 6, 2016 #5
    jdutton1

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    Yes I did feel it first. Been trying to find it for weeks.
     
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  8. May 7, 2016 #6
    Starboyjim

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    Wheel alignment? Shock absorbers? Brake pressures/cans/adjusters? There is a solution, but it might be elusive.
     
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  9. May 22, 2016 #7
    dustinbrock

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    I'm running those tires and they are fine.

    I would get a alignment done. might be a toe issue but could be worn kingpin.

    I had my steers go like that and what had happened was my brake shoe spring went and wasn't pulling the brake back all the way and the tire was skidding.
     
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