2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission steering tire wear BAD

[lil red cummins]

the reason the right tire wears is because the left tire is called the guide tire. it is closest to the steering gearbox and is more "tightly" controlled due to the close proximity and shorter rods and linkages. the right tire becomes the follower and is more likely to scuff if it is not parallel with the left tire. greater right tire wear is also seen when vehicles have only the driver and no passenger. you may not think that a 200 + person weight on the left side could cause this to happen but it does.



the only time this rule is reversed is if there is a 200 pound or greater weight on the right side. this could be due to ladder racks or fuel tanks or something that is significantly offset from center.



if you ever have a right tie rod end break catostrophically while moving, you will more than likely be able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop with control of the steering. (if you dont jamb on the brakes). if the left tie rod breaks, you will most likely go wherever the vehicle wants to go. even though you are able to steer the right tire. this is not theory, this is fact based on situations i have observed over the years.



again this is not an absolute gospel. i believe in the "never say never" rule, but this is what i have learned from those that taught me and my own experience of around 35 years.



jim

 

[Show Cattle Hotshot]

My 2x4 dually go's through drive tires like crazy too, they are even wearing funny

have replaced all major parts except steering gear box and have hd many alignments

i am getting a shake going down the higway too

dont know if it is coming from frontor back







Thanks guys

 

[socal_rattler]

Brent are these the correct specs for a 2x4 also? See sig for my truck

 

[diesel DOG]

I had 45,000 on my frt Michelins and just replaced them the rears will go to close to 50,000. Some guys get way more than that. The have wron evenly and only been rotated once. I am not easy on the tires considering the brakes lastes 23,000 front and 25,000 rear. I'll be doing another brake job this week. Everything is tight and I grease the ball joints every 2,000 or so when I pass by with a grease gun it takes a second to to three fittings.