New Goodyear Steer

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by williams1987, Nov 28, 2020.

  1. williams1987

    williams1987 Bobtail Member

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    So I put new goodyear steer tires on my truck. My drives tires are about a month old now. My truck now has like a fish tailing feeling to it now. I was told it takes time for tires to break in. Anyone heard of this? Nothing loose on suspension multiple things been changed.
     
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  3. Spyro2112

    Spyro2112 Medium Load Member

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    Yep they will be a little squirrelly for about 4. To 700 miles
     
  4. williams1987

    williams1987 Bobtail Member

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    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Check your air pressure as well. Ive seen tire monkeys only fill them to 95lbs. Take them up to 110 and it'll counteract that new tire feeling.
     
  6. Spyro2112

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    Check them every day for air pressure keep them at 110, did u get an alignment?? If not u need one they say within 100 miles
     
  7. williams1987

    williams1987 Bobtail Member

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    I checked pressure both at 110. Im going to get another alignment Tuesday. Let u guys know how it goes
     
  8. jason6541

    jason6541 Road Train Member

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    Under no circumstance let a truck stop do an alignment. Just a FYI
     
  9. williams1987

    williams1987 Bobtail Member

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    Oh no I wouldn't do that. Im going to an alignment shop.
     
  10. dunchues

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    I fitted these a couple of months ago and have the same sort of feelings about them. They certainly don't feel as sure footed as my usual michelins and I regret letting my tire guy talk me into them, last time ill listen to him!
    Vague and uncertain is how they feel to me, and prone to following any deviation or imperfections in the road surface.
    I think they probably grip perfectly well but they don't inspire much confidence at all.
    I've found that raising the pressure to 115 is an improvement, and there's no wear or marks over the first 30,000 miles but I'm sure I'll be changing these out long before they're worn out.
     
  11. ready2truck

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    My goodyear lhs says 123psi on the side wall.
     
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