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tahawus

04-23-2007 08:56 PM

Tread Depth

If the tire has lots of good tread in the middle but the outside near the edge is thin is this ok with the DOT?

allan5oh

04-23-2007 09:06 PM

I don't know, but change it anyways.

Steer tires? Watch your toe-in and your tire pressure. I run 105 psi on the front.

Steer tires will always wear like that on a live axle, it's just the nature of the design.

bob h

04-24-2007 12:51 AM

Re: Tread Depth

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahawus

If the tire has lots of good tread in the middle but the outside near the edge is thin is this ok with the DOT?

they will measure at the lowest tread depth... not the highest

maybe you should run higher air pressure in your new tires?

DragginMan

04-29-2007 11:52 PM

They will shut you down if 1 of your grooves is less than recommended for that axle. I have been let go with a warning before. All up to the attitude of you .VS the officer.

Mifirewoodguy

05-13-2007 10:33 PM

Does this also apply on trailer tires??

Kranky

05-14-2007 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mifirewoodguy

Does this also apply on trailer tires??

Yes.

roadranger

05-18-2007 01:29 AM

If you have a set back axle and/or run at max gross all the time you might find that 110PSI is what you need to run in the steers 8) .

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