Tires ( cupping and wobble) questions..
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by sbatson, Oct 8, 2012.
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Plus you drive it like you stole it Mr. Monfort lane!
Last edited: Oct 10, 2012
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LOL!.......Yep.....I probably do spend most of my time in the left lane..

I just added chicken lights too so i know it runs faster...lmao! -
Can anyone say "Made in Mexico".....lol!
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That's a simple question. You simply need an alignment. Not just front end either. You need to have your rear axles aligned too. Cupping is definately a call for an alignment. Tire balancing and wheel alignments go together.
The best alignment shop I've ever been to is here. This guy answered many questions and explained the how's and why's of things.
Hatch Alignment Doctor
4204 S River Road # B
Saint George, UT 84790-4728
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Alignment being of will not cause the wheels to wobble. Bad bushings will.
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No recaps on steer!!! But it hasnt had an 3 axle done and at times it seems to drift on me.
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OK pass side steer has some flat spots on the edge of tire drivers side is good? It wobbles between 45 to 55 and I dont run faster then 72 but at times ill do 75 but it wobbles from 70 to 75 also. It rides like crap empty but rides better when Im loaded. At times it seems to make a bottoming out sound but bags are good and leverler etc..
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I wonder why people are against recaps these days? A study was done by a real research group by picking up all of the alligators on a certain 50 mile stretch of road, don't remember where, and over a period of a year the results were analyzed. It turned out that 60% of them were virgin tires and 40% were recaps. I've run recaps on the drives for years. Watch the air pressure and run under 65 and I have almost zero problems. Just like a virgin tire, if it's gonna blow then it blows in the 1st 5000 to 10,000 miles. If you run 70 - 75 in the dead of summer heat then I'd agree about the recap not standing up as well.
The date code thing cracks me up also. Both my brothers are RV dealers and people take off the nicest high end tires and throw them away because of the date codes. I put them on my trucks and they run just like new. Endless supply of Michelins, Bridgestones and Goodyears for almost nothing when the right size comes available. -
I look at the date codes when i see the weather checking (cracks) in the sidewalls.
I don't want a 10 year old casing under me at 75 mph.
Most RV tires get old and crack from UV rays taking a toll on them.
If i had a $750k motor home i would get rid of old tires too...That is pocket change for the folks that own those high end motor coaches.
My truck now runs only Virgin Michelins....They last a long time and wear even,good ride and i have more peace of mind...
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