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Old 04-06-2017, 03:30 PM   #1
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Irregular Tire Wear

On a recent trip to Destin, Fl as I walked around my 2016 Wildcat 327CK 5er I noticed the front tire on passenger side was worn on the outside tread. The other 3 tires are wearing normally. I called roadside assistance and had them come to campground to mount the spare tire, there rather than on the road somewhere after it blew. The tires are Provider ST235/80R16 with about 15k miles. Any ideas for why the one tire has worn on outside edge. I always check pressure before each trip and keep cold pressure at 80psi. Can wheels be aligned? It seems if the axle is bent the opposite side tire would also wear unevenly?? I'm ready to replace with G rated tires, but don't want new tire to wear out prematurely.
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Old 05-18-2017, 01:58 PM   #2
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On a recent trip to Destin, Fl as I walked around my 2016 Wildcat 327CK 5er I noticed the front tire on passenger side was worn on the outside tread. The other 3 tires are wearing normally. I called roadside assistance and had them come to campground to mount the spare tire, there rather than on the road somewhere after it blew. The tires are Provider ST235/80R16 with about 15k miles. Any ideas for why the one tire has worn on outside edge. I always check pressure before each trip and keep cold pressure at 80psi. Can wheels be aligned? It seems if the axle is bent the opposite side tire would also wear unevenly?? I'm ready to replace with G rated tires, but don't want new tire to wear out prematurely.


To follow up, I had my axle checked out and found that the spindle is bent on the passenger side front, causing the unusual tire wear. I do now recall hitting a few curbs on that side that could account for that We've ordered 2, 7k axles and plan to upgrade to Provider 235/85-16 "G" rated 14 ply tires. Then all I have to do is try to stay away from the curbs[emoji853]
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Old 05-18-2017, 07:53 PM   #3
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Yep, bent axle or spindle,
Had that happen witj our 18 ft stock trailer loaded with cattle!
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