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Steer tire wearing oddly (pictures in thread)

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 4wayflashers, Apr 23, 2023.

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  1. Apr 23, 2023 #1
    4wayflashers

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    70386125012__100E0C03-6416-4EB7-8D94-6804256CA7DE.jpeg My steer tires are wearing oddly. The driver side is worse than the right side but both are doing it. These are good year LHS steers have 144,000 miles so they did give me a good year but I want my new tires to not do this.

    TIA
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2023 #2
    Goodysnap

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    Inspect and replace shocks if needed.

    Balance issue most likely caused the wear in the photo.

    Balance more frequently or consider centrimatics.
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2023 #3
    4wayflashers

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    How often do you get your tires balanced? I didnt notice any vibration until they got bad like in the photo and then it was only when going hard into a turn Id feel it in the steering.
     
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    Espressolane

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    Air pressure, then shocks, then alignment, worn steering components, last check king pins.
     
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    4wayflashers

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    Air pressure was always good. Kept them at 100.
     
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    bad-luck

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    Have you checked the king pins?
     
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  10. Apr 23, 2023 #8
    4wayflashers

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    I have not checked the king pins. How do you do that? Truck is newish International with 144,000 miles and was jacked up and greased well every 12-20K.
     
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    Big Road Skateboard

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    Did you rotate these tires, Dismount and spin, etc? King pin wear shows on the inside, wheel bearing adjustment or play, usually also shows on the inside.

    I usually blame these only on alignment (obviously tie rod end wear could exacerbate), but sometimes it's just tire issues.

    Especially if you haven't had driveability issues. Not a huge fan of GY myself, but for 140k+, I'd be happy.
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2023 #10
    Goodysnap

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    You will probably find no weights on them and no balancing when installed. Most don’t like to spend extra money on spin balancing as it is not cheap. Balance beads or centrimatics can help. Otherwise , I would balance when new and maybe every 50k or so? More frequently is overkill.
     
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