Cupping on steer tires

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  1. JForce28

    JForce28 Light Load Member

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    o_OFairly new driver. I was issued a truck at my new company and It has cupping on passenger side steer tires. I was told it’s an air pressure issue. It’s been addressed and it’s not that bad and the tire should “even out”.

    I get dispatched on my first load and the truck is pulling to the right bad. I feel like I’m gonna have Popeyes arms driving this thing.

    Just looking for some advice and I included some pictures. Thank you.
     

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  3. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    Bad king pins
     
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  4. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    That looks like a trailer tire. And, that tire will NOT even out. Once they start wearing out like that, it just gets worse. They lied to you.
     
  5. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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  6. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I'd say probably shocks, but I'd quit that company ASAP. If they'll let that fly, things are not good.
     
  7. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    My thoughts exactly. If they don’t see that as a problem you might as well quit now. They’ll have you driving absolute junk before you know it.
     
  8. Nahbrown

    Nahbrown Medium Load Member

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    Don’t take chances or cut corners on steer tires. If one blows you better have a good grip on the wheel.


    Skip the first 30 seconds.
     
  9. Walk Among Us

    Walk Among Us Heavy Load Member

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    I've seen that a lot. My last company acted annoyed when you called them about this.
     
  10. JForce28

    JForce28 Light Load Member

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    Wow, I didn’t even realize that till you said someth
     
  11. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    Depends what tire model it is..

    Michelin xze is an all position tire and kind of looks like what you have.
     
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