Why are my tires wearing out like this

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  1. Parminder99

    Parminder99 Light Load Member

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    I got all new tires Michelin 2 months later it’s like this! Would love the help why are my tires wearing out like this ? My trailers alignment is bad? Truck it self? Please help out would truly appreciate the help

    It’s chipping off like patches of them

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    MD AlignmentFirst If nobody else can help you with this call Mike Beckett, he should be able to tell you whats going on. That's something I haven't seen before, kinda weird the way it's taking chunks out of the middle. Just wondering what tire pressure do you keep in them and how fast do you run?
     
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    Have you tried shocks, and alignment? Both are yearly items for the independent. And rotation. But being 2 months not time for that. Ratate 2 time a year.
     
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    What are you running for pressure? I've seen and had cheap tires do that but not Michelins. You're not running monster horse and getting wheel hop or running a lot of gravel/dirt roads are you?
     
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    Ok let's clarify its drive tires
    I was thinking it was trailer. But my comment stands.
     
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    Could it be an issue with alignment ? Btw my trailer that I am renting is a bit cricket, maybe that could be the issue pulling my truck to the side ? As it’s rolling down the road? But the trailer tires are fine just the truck ( yes yes yes I know but I needed a trailer ASAP to cover my loads ) and no we don’t go on no off pavement or nothing rocky n stuff and the truck barely get driven around 100 miles a day / 7 days a week pulling less then 20k dryvan ( it’s a 2015 freightliner cascadia ) if that makes any difference

    - what tire pressure do you guys like usually run at?
     
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    If your trailer is walking get it looked at!!!
    That crap ain't funny. It could hurt someone.
     
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    It’s just needs an alignment, the owner of it is going to get that done, he is aware of it, we just renting it from them
     
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    It’s caused by excess heat. So find out what is causing the heat. I’d run 100 psi.

    If you run 100 miles then get out and feel the tires. Also feel your shocks and see if one is cold or extra hot.

    Alignments are fast and cheap. Get one. If your going to invest in premium tires then make the investment to protect that investment and get it aligned, tires balanced, and fresh shocks. Then should go without saying keep the air correct.
     
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    overpressure or worn shocks... could be bad rubber too. I don't think its related to alignment.
     
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