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Archive for April 9th, 2006
Steer Axle Tire?
Posted by Tim on April 9, 2006
I bought a brand new cutaway box chassis 17,500 GVW for my contracting business. I chose from the factory all season tires. The manufacturer put knobby traction tires on all six tires. (It is a dually of course) I am getting feathering in the front steering tires. Most places I have talked to have said regardless of tire choices there should be a different designed “steering tire” on the front. What is your opinion? I do local surburban and city driving with some highway driving and lots of turns.
You will notice that most commercial vehicles (working trucks) have "rib" type tires on the steer axles and trailer axles. The drive axle tires tend to be "lug" tread designs. While the lugs improve traction to get the vehicle going in wet or snow, rib tires give the truck traction while resisting irregular wear (like you have). Your information sources are correct.