Steer tire wearing oddly (pictures in thread)

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  1. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Nope they were never off the rim. Yeah I am not too disappointed in the good years but would like to prevent. This odd wear from happening again
     
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  3. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    There was a weight on at least one of them on the inside. The balance for the new tires was 86 bucks for both steers at Petro. I am considering centramatics but dont know much about them really. The mechanic seemed to think it was a good investment.
     
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  4. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Don't blame ya. I would go with balance beads over anything else, every time, and good shocks yearly. Have a 3 axle alignment by somebody good. They should find any issues.

    I buy ESCO balance beads by the case on Amazon. Used to be 125$ish a case, and I use them in all my tires.
     
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  5. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    I will install new shocks. Thanks. Any suggestion on a brand? I’ll also watch closely for wear and get balance beads or the centramatics if any odd wear starts.
     
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  6. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    What is your average weight for steers?
    You may be running too low.
    If you are running 11k or more, you may need to run a higher ply rating and a higher pressure.
     
  7. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Edit: its normally right around 11,000 pounds
     
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  8. Gridaxe5588

    Gridaxe5588 Light Load Member

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    My Goodyear steers did the exact same wear pattern and the Toe was way off, got an alignment put on new Michelin steers all is good now. 125k and wearing perfect.
     
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  9. Stone Express

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    You have too much tow-in. Shocks worn maybe as well. It probably is very skittish going down the road.
     
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  10. Ridgeline

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    Replace ALL your shocks, most of the time this is caused by the drive's shocks being bad.
     
  11. 201

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    Front wheel bearings. Also, if that tire ever came in contact with a curb, and we've all done it, it can break a belt and will never balance. I'd check the wheel bearings, but right now, that's a trailer tire, as once they start to wear like that, it continues.
     
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