front tire problems.....
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front tire problems.....
ok people I need a little help here, I've got an '06 f350 crew 4x4 with just over 50,000 miles on it. Bought it used last year with 44,000 on it, had new rubber on when I got it so tires have roughly 6-7,000 miles on them.
Truck has a Boss 8' V-plow set up for winter time(had alot of snow this past winter) and here lies the problem, both front tires are BALD FROM THE OUTSIDE to about a quarter of the way in on the tire. back tires are great, still look new, inside of front tire treds still look new!!!???
truck runs straight(no pulling) could it be just from the plowing?? bad tires?? any ideas before I bring it in and have them look at it(don't want to get ripped by dealer)??
Thanks in advance for the help.
Truck has a Boss 8' V-plow set up for winter time(had alot of snow this past winter) and here lies the problem, both front tires are BALD FROM THE OUTSIDE to about a quarter of the way in on the tire. back tires are great, still look new, inside of front tire treds still look new!!!???
truck runs straight(no pulling) could it be just from the plowing?? bad tires?? any ideas before I bring it in and have them look at it(don't want to get ripped by dealer)??
Thanks in advance for the help.
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nope never had it in for an alignment, didn't think I needed to if it tracked straight on the highway?? But I think that is a place to start rather then just go to the dealer and ask whats wrong!! ok so now for the next question if it is out of wack should I just rotate the tires and even them out and then replace all 4 or get it aligned now and just replace the front 2??
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From: Amherstburg, On canada
I would definatly get the alignment checked and with the weight on the front - that does affect it. Now if it is "wacked" - you will need to replace the damaged tires with new ones - you cannot even out the wear - replace the damaged tires and get the alignment done.
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Tires that are half bald are dangerous - it means you have "burned" through the tread and soon will be into the belting. get the alignment done and replace the tires. ask any reliable tire shop.
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very true, thanks guys, just got off the phone with the alignment shop and set a appointment for next monday!! I'll let ya know what I find out.
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I agree you shouldn't have the cut-off tires on the front or under a heavy load, but if you aren't towing heavy I'd throw them on the back and use them up. Keep in mind though, I'm a poor college student 
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One hell of a nice truck for a poor college student - of course that could be why your poor.