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Steer tires.....

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Bigtruckdrivah, Mar 11, 2021.

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  1. Mar 12, 2021 #11
    Bigtruckdrivah

    Bigtruckdrivah Light Load Member

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    I’m kinda leaning on a bad tire or maybe rim, I’ve kept a real close on eye the cupping and it’s still wearing in the bad spot on the other side of the truck with new shocks and balancers. Not tryin to be cheap replacing 1 tire just trying to be efficient. I’m not opposed to replacing both but they’ll be junk to me afterward I don’t pull my own trailer and run lug tires on the drives :/
     
    Bigtruckdrivah, Mar 12, 2021
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  3. Mar 12, 2021 #12
    SmallPackage

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    Don’t worry about the mileage on them being a factor. Go by the tread depth. If no more than 6/32’s (1/4 inch) have been used you should be ok to run a new one opposite it. Anymore than that could cause a pulling sensation.
    Also make sure the replacement is the same ply load range. If you have a 14 ply G and can only find an 16 ply H or vice versa than buy 2. Do not mix them on the steer. Drive and trailer is ok but not steer. It will cause a pull.
     
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  4. Mar 12, 2021 #13
    lester

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    I've been told tires are stupid. Meaning once they start wearing funny even if you fix the problem they will still wear funny once they start
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2021 #14
    SmallPackage

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    Yeah once some major wear patterns set in there is no return. But some will lessen and some can be corrected with proper rotations.
     
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  7. Mar 27, 2021 #15
    Bigtruckdrivah

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    Just to update, I replaced both Goodyear steers with Bridgestone 283s and he truck drives great. Smooth and the bounce is gone. We rolled that one Goodyear across the floor after it was dismounted and when it came to the bad spot the tire would hop lol.

    I wanted Bridgestone 284’s but they didn’t have my size on stock. Now that everything is fresh I’ll see what kinda mileage I get out of these tires I guess. Thanks for all the help
     
    Bigtruckdrivah, Mar 27, 2021
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