07 burb ltz tire wear
March 23rd, 2013, 7:56 AM
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07 burb ltz tire wear
I was checking my tire pressures yesterday, and I noticed that the right front tire has worn to the point that the cords are showing. All of the tires have had nice even wear up to this point but this one is now junk. it is worn on the inside edge only. I already have new control arm bushings I was planning on installing next weekend but now I'm thinking I may need some more parts to fix the problem causing this wear. Maybe new ball joints. Any other ideas fellas?
Dan
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March 23rd, 2013, 9:13 AM
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Dan,
It sounds like you require a front end alignment. Have you hit something on this side of the vehicle. The excessive inter tire wear is a result of your camber being off on the truck. Too much negative camber will cause the problem, you describe. While the truck is in the shop ask them to diagnose the problem. It is possible that you have other issues that need to be addressed. They will check ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, steering rack and all steering components to make sure that all is working properly.
Please find attached an image of common tire wear problems.
It sounds like you require a front end alignment. Have you hit something on this side of the vehicle. The excessive inter tire wear is a result of your camber being off on the truck. Too much negative camber will cause the problem, you describe. While the truck is in the shop ask them to diagnose the problem. It is possible that you have other issues that need to be addressed. They will check ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, steering rack and all steering components to make sure that all is working properly.
Please find attached an image of common tire wear problems.
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March 25th, 2013, 7:09 PM
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Brad,
Thanks for the reply. It's obvious the camber is off because of the tire wear. The question is what caused it. Thankfully I found the problem yesterday when I took off the tire for an inspection. The ball joints are good, tie rod ends are tight. The sway bar end link is broken. New parts on order. Then front end alignment, and new tires.
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Thanks for the reply. It's obvious the camber is off because of the tire wear. The question is what caused it. Thankfully I found the problem yesterday when I took off the tire for an inspection. The ball joints are good, tie rod ends are tight. The sway bar end link is broken. New parts on order. Then front end alignment, and new tires.
Dan
March 25th, 2013, 10:02 PM
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was the tire wear feather edged/saw-toothed?
think about it, a swaybar with a broken link does nothing to change alignment angles. If fact, even one with 2 good links; driving straight...it should exert no force what so ever.
your alignment print out of the before settings will tell the tale.
think about it, a swaybar with a broken link does nothing to change alignment angles. If fact, even one with 2 good links; driving straight...it should exert no force what so ever.
your alignment print out of the before settings will tell the tale.
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March 26th, 2013, 7:28 PM
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No the wear was not "saw toothed" it was as smooth as a baby's ***. Except for the fact that it was into the cords.
FYI I live in Michigan, and Tavel 50 miles each way to work. On the finest cold patch back roads that are around.
Trust me everything is tight and in good repair, the end link was the only issue.
I love how a broken bolt and a few weeks of inattention can ruin a tire with maybe 10-15 thousand miles on it still.
Now I am left with a $40.00 parts bill. A 50.00 alignment bill, and a thousand dollars for new tires.
Good thing I have a well equipped tool box, and the ability to work on my own vehicles. Otherwise I couldn't afford to own a vehicle like this.
Dan
FYI I live in Michigan, and Tavel 50 miles each way to work. On the finest cold patch back roads that are around.
Trust me everything is tight and in good repair, the end link was the only issue.
I love how a broken bolt and a few weeks of inattention can ruin a tire with maybe 10-15 thousand miles on it still.
Now I am left with a $40.00 parts bill. A 50.00 alignment bill, and a thousand dollars for new tires.
Good thing I have a well equipped tool box, and the ability to work on my own vehicles. Otherwise I couldn't afford to own a vehicle like this.
Dan
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March 27th, 2013, 3:51 PM
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March 27th, 2013, 11:57 PM
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