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: Abnormal front tire wear


techprof1
08-07-2005, 01:55 AM
I have an '05 4500 4x4 that has 13000 miles. The front tires are starting to show abnormal tire wear. The tires are wearing on the inside of both sides. Anyone else have the same problem. I'll have to check the toe-in/out to make shure it is within specs after I rotate the tires.

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JFRogers
09-25-2005, 10:42 PM
I was told, they have had a problem with drag links when mine was replaced at 30,000 miles. but I had tire wear and bad vibration in front end since it was new

davedan
10-05-2005, 02:35 AM
My 03 4500 had major goodyear wear at 12000 miles, Looked like they were going to blow out at 25000. I Got rid of the good year 900s and put bridgstone, larger size as well andreplaced the front shocks with topkick 6500 shocks, same length but stiffer, I thought the tires werent staying on the pavement because of the weight im haulin with my utility body. It now rides better, no shimmy or shake in front like potatoes as wheels. Tire wear so far looks great. I wish I could have taken picture of those 900s, my bud with a f550 with utility body and goodyears 900s is having same problem. Same tire diffrent make of truck. I think crappy tire.

master
10-07-2005, 09:18 PM
Check your tie rod ends at the end of the center link, one or both are probably bent

QuikSSilver
10-08-2005, 01:36 AM
don't forget about your camber.... it the camber is wrong.... it could easliy wear like that

everyone has problems with the tie rods... but just in case its not that check the camber!

FireandFleet
10-21-2005, 11:31 PM
Just had a new drag link and pinion seal at only 9187 miles