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04-26-2015, 06:47 PM
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TT tire wear issues
We got back from our trip today and while cleaning up I noticed a bubble on my sidewall. I went ahead and put the spare on and noticed some strange tire ware. Anyone help me out on what would be causing this
 
Center tread is in great shape inside tread is worn almost completely out.
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04-26-2015, 06:57 PM
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Carknocker Family
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Let me guess, factory bias ply tires. Mine wore like that till I went to a radial tire.
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04-26-2015, 06:59 PM
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Yeah they are factory tires we have under a year on them
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04-26-2015, 07:01 PM
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Wear on inside is indicative of either loose bearings, bent spindles or bent axles.
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04-26-2015, 07:14 PM
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I once had the inside wear due to excessive turning while backing into a campground spot. This mostly was on concrete and asphalt during the regular camping season. Although excessive once a patterned of wear is established it will forever stay.
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04-26-2015, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donanddona
I once had the inside wear due to excessive turning while backing into a campground spot. This mostly was on concrete and asphalt during the regular camping season. Although excessive once a patterned of wear is established it will forever stay.
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It is my understanding if you wore one on the inside you should of had one with excessive wear on the outside of the other. I agree that once a wear pattern is established, it's there for the remainder of life of the tire unless you have them "trued".
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04-26-2015, 07:23 PM
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The axle looks straight, it's hard to tell if the wheels are pigeon
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04-26-2015, 07:24 PM
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I also thought it should have but for what ever reason it did not effect the outer side on the other tire. weird but true...
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04-26-2015, 07:25 PM
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All tires are showing excessive wear on the inside and was as more wear on the outside then in the center
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04-26-2015, 07:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thekipkers
The axle looks straight, it's hard to tell if the wheels are pigeon
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IF, you have springs, there should be an upward bow in the center of the axles. If you have torsion axles, you should be able to use a carpenters square and tell if they are leaning in at the top.
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04-26-2015, 07:30 PM
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I had those same tires on my last camper. Wore badly on outer half of 1 tire. Turns out the rear axle hanger was almost 1/2 inch to far back on right side of trailer. Hangers welded on wrong from factory. With a level held against rear tire, it is no where near front tire.
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04-26-2015, 07:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thekipkers
All tires are showing excessive wear on the inside and was as more wear on the outside then in the center
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Wear on the inside and outside indicates under inflation. Wear in the center is indicative of over inflation.
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04-26-2015, 07:55 PM
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Pressure is checked before each trip and inflated to recommend pressure.
I'll check them tomorrow with a level.
I do know that when placing my xchocks one side is closer then the other, as one chock is extended more then the other
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04-26-2015, 08:13 PM
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this link has instructions on how to measure your trailer to see if axles are aligned to frame. http://lci1.com/images/support/lipsheet/0088.pdf
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04-26-2015, 08:14 PM
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Only reason a tire will wear on one side...Alignment. Don't waste your money on a new axle, they can can be just as bad. Bring it to a Big Truck suspension/alignment shop and have it aligned. It will cost $150-200.00. RV dealers are not equipped or trained to do this...I had mine done a couple years ago. No problems since...
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04-26-2015, 08:17 PM
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I have an older TT and put new tires on 18 months ago. has not been towed more than 500 miles. One tire looks real worn and the rest are like new, Any suggestions what to look for?
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04-26-2015, 08:51 PM
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Would the alignment be covered by warranty? My unit is still under factory warranty for another couple months
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04-27-2015, 01:20 PM
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We had the same on our 5th wheel. Replaced the bearings and problem was fixed. The only other thing I can think of is if you are really loaded up? We check our trailer on a truck scale when going on big trips.
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04-27-2015, 01:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GOTTOYS
Only reason a tire will wear on one side...Alignment. Don't waste your money on a new axle, they can can be just as bad. Bring it to a Big Truck suspension/alignment shop and have it aligned. It will cost $150-200.00. RV dealers are not equipped or trained to do this...I had mine done a couple years ago. No problems since...
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That's not entirely true, a bad or loose bearing will cause the same problem as will a bent spindle.
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04-27-2015, 01:42 PM
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I feel we are very weight conscious wife we originally towed with a 1/2 and haven't added anything else since then.
I have an appointment next week with the alignment shop, they are going to ensure everything is square and work from there
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