Fronts
Was hoping someone could maybe tell me why my front tires are wearing like this on my 05 superduty

 

Is that the inside or outside edge that is wearing? I would have the front end alignment checked. Appears the camber is off.

 

I don't doubt your Alignment hasn't contributed to the Tire Wear, but .. because of the inconsistent wear, (every two or three lugs, then a tread mark) it appears to me the Tires inner Belts are separating. It's not uncommon on some radials. But it's considerably less on most higher quality Tires.

 

So I should definitely start with alignment?

 

it's the outside worn so bad on an angle the tire won't stand up
they are cheap Chinese comforser MT tires but I'm definitely not putting toyos until I'm sure the problem is cured
I think it is alignment honestly because I had a bunch of the parts on front end replaced and like a dummy never got alignment done
this site has a lot of people that know there stuff...just want to seem somewhat informed when o go to a shop

 

the un-even wear on the inside...

tire balance
wheel bearing
and front end alignment.

could be all 3....

 

Steering dampener? My buddy did a lift with larger tires and forgot to upgrade the steering dampener. Killed his front tires within 200 miles.

 

Camber did it to mine, was a couple degrees out. Are any of your other tires cupped? If so I'd also look at getting new shocks.

 

Well, yeah, but most alignment techs won't even consider doing it unless you have good tires on the truck. If you have new tires on now, the perfect time to do the alignment is ASAP! But yeah, it's a good starting point for sure.

 

Looks like alignment and too.much tire pressure to me.

 

I don't see alignment (by itself) causing the uneven cupping wear on that tire. Wearing on the inside (or outside), sure. But not cupping like that. You have a badly out of balance tire, and it was run that way for a long time.

Now that tire can be running out of balance for a number of reasons, most likely is you just aren't getting your wheels/tires rebalanced and rotated like you're supposed to. You could also have a broken belt/separating tread in one or more tires. You could also have worn out steering stabilizer or front shocks. You could have worn out front wheel bearings that are putting excessive play through the front hubs.

Or it could be any and all of the above causing your problem. I bet you have a very serious steering vibration when going down the road. Even if your front end parts are brand new, hammering them with vibration with those front tires will take out a brand new front end, and you'll be buying all new parts again. And soon.

My advice (hey, interwebs, it's free, use it or ignore it), would be to find a highly competent front end shop that specializes in trucks. Preferably medium duty trucks and above. And make an appointment to have them go through the entire truck. Both front and rear. Then the DAY BEFORE you go down for your appointment, buy a brand new set of tires (unless the shop you're taking it to gives you a good tire price). Take the new set down to your appointment and have them put the tires on the rims. Have them ROAD FORCE BALANCE your new tires on your rims.

If they don't know or understand what "Road Force Balance" means, then that is NOT your shop, and keep looking.

Once the brand new tires are on the truck, don't drive it a MILE without having the front end thoroughly checked and fixed.