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Dave's Tire Wear Thread

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Dave_in_AZ, Aug 28, 2017.

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  1. Nov 22, 2018 #81
    Rideandrepair

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    Imagine what I would pay w/o Lcapp discount. I started running the Firestone 590 now 591 for well over 10 yrs since Bridgestone took them over. Same tire only old design . Just got another set around $1300 or so. Replaced a set of Yoko steers I had gotten a deal on.That was the 2 Nd and last time for Yoko steers. The steering always seemed squirrelly. Glad to get the Firestone’s. Bridgestones is for them there Hi Class Truckdriver Lol
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2018 #82
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Mine wasn't squirrely per say, but definitely had a vibration at certain speeds, and wrench and the alignment / repair shop went over the front end several times and said there's nothing wrong.

    Alignment shop said he'd bet the tires weren't centered on the rims. Dunno how that happens, but that was his prognosis.

    All I know is these are the cats pajamas.
     
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  4. Nov 22, 2018 #83
    Rideandrepair

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    They were just old and out of balance. My last set , the Yokos had such a bad out balance bounce after I had the tire flipped around because of edge wear. I took it back to shop re checked balance and still there . I then took weights off completely. Same deal. I had to run a 250 miles like that. Felt like a bad tie rod. 2 new tires and smooth as new
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2019 #84
    Dave_in_AZ

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    It is that time!!!! And I apologize for being remiss on updating the TWT.

    Drives - 180,000 miles

    All wearing evenly 10/32

    Steers - 30,000 miles

    Wearing evenly - 16/32

    Had LS inspection yesterday and those are the inspectors number.
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2019 #85
    Dave_in_AZ

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    That long awaited moment has arrived!!!

    200,000 on the Yoko's ( drives ) 8/32 left.

    Steers @ 50,000 - 15/32

    Had to get a drive patched about 10K ago. BIG ### machine bolt went through.
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2019 #86
    mhyn

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    I don't have even wear on yoko drive tires. I have them on my truck. 240k miles, 12/32 left but inside tires have no even wear. I will post pics tomorrow. Kumho KLD01e was much better..
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2019 #87
    Dave_in_AZ

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    You have to rotate them a lot. I did mine every 40K.
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2019 #88
    IH Truck Guy

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    TA Rogers,Mn.



    Sorry,my bad.....
    Wrong thread. .....hahaha
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2019 #89
    Scooter Jones

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    I've got Michelin XDN2's on my drives. Right at 240k miles 8/32 left, even wear, I have been diligent to rotate.
     
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  12. Apr 3, 2019 #90
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Wrench does them every other PM. Takes him minutes.

    He adds $20 to the bill.

    Think I'd buy my own tools before I paid TA $20 tire to do it. Talk about being fleeced.
     
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