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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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tires cupping

What is causing my front tires to cup in the center rib? I drive an '04 F-350 4x4 Dually w/ 6.0 Powerstroke. Tire pressure is correct, alignment is good, shocks have 29,000 miles on them. The tires are now noisy and getting worse..any thoughts?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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Dieselman929,

Worn or damaged steering parts ie ball joints, tie rod ends. Bad wheel bearings. Improper balancing of tires. Bad shocks.

Take the truck in and have the front end checked out by a compentent mechanic.

Hope this helps
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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Usually a cupping tire is due to low pressure.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I'm with the bad shocks. Have someone ride alongside of you on the interstate and look at your front wheels. Better yet, you ride in the other vehicle and look. If the tires clearly are bouncing too much, its the shocks.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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You aren't running BFG AT's are you?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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No, not Runnin BFG A/T. Still have stock Generals on but road noise from cupped tires is gettin to me
 
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