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04-17-2018, 05:22 PM
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Front tire wear
The right front tire on my 2016 Winnebago Forza is wearing excessively on the outside edge. 12k on the clock.
Vehicle tracks fine. No steering or control issues.
Freightliner xcs chassis. Anyone else having these issues?
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04-17-2018, 05:36 PM
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Ever had the front end aligned? Most RV manufacturers don't do it before shipping it to the dealer and I bet most dealers don't either.
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04-17-2018, 05:39 PM
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also to add to the above post... have you weighed the corners of the RV seperate?
I weighed mine and I was suprised 300lbs difference from side to side.
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04-17-2018, 05:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeatherTodd
also to add to the above post... have you weighed the corners of the RV seperate?
I weighed mine and I was suprised 300lbs difference from side to side.
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Would that really matter? I've seen some couples where that much imbalance would result simply from switching drivers. 
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04-17-2018, 05:46 PM
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I have never had an alignment done on the coach. Local Seattle Freightliner dealer charges $375.
Any recommendations for an alignment in Seattle or North Seattle area?
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04-17-2018, 05:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeatherTodd
also to add to the above post... have you weighed the corners of the RV seperate?
I weighed mine and I was suprised 300lbs difference from side to side.
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I've seem 1000#'s on the rear of a DP and 500#'s on the opposite front. Never caused a problem.
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04-17-2018, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hohenwald48
Would that really matter? I've seen some couples where that much imbalance would result simply from switching drivers. |
well the tires require some air pressure...correct?
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04-17-2018, 05:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
I've seem 1000#'s on the rear of a DP and 500#'s on the opposite front. Never caused a problem.
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Um yeah so that would dictate your inflation pressures. 
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04-17-2018, 06:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeatherTodd
Um yeah so that would dictate your inflation pressures. |
Yes. You inflate all tires on the same axle to the correct pressure for the wheel(s) that support the heaviest load.
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04-17-2018, 06:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeatherTodd
well the tires require some air pressure...correct?
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Yes. Tires require air.
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04-17-2018, 06:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVPioneer
Yes. You inflate all tires on the same axle to the correct pressure for the wheel(s) that support the heaviest load.
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right but if you can "even" the load from side to side... that would make for a safer ride.
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04-17-2018, 06:40 PM
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You should have it aligned but the price you have been quoted is much too high. Call local tire shops that work with truckers.
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04-17-2018, 08:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ludmilla
You should have it aligned but the price you have been quoted is much too high. Call local tire shops that work with truckers.
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What is the make of the bad tire?
The attached chart might be of some use. 
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04-17-2018, 08:50 PM
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I have some extra wear on the right outside.
Just about all travel since purchase of the tires has been in the right lane of crowned roads. Since they're crowned the rig will drift off to the right so constant left correction must be maintained. Thus a bit of right outside wear. Over six years.
On the flat she runs straight, and an alignment was done.
If I'd run in the left lane presumedly the tire wouldn't have worn that way.
BTW, an alignment at Goodyear Wingfoot in Bryan, Texas, was $180.
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