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evillberg · 09-23-2001, 09:51 PM

Hey, I am planning on buying my first 4x4 and am looking at an '89 Suburban. The tires all have a lot of tread except for the front drivers side - it is almost bald on the outside edge. The seller said that he replaced the hubs last winter. Would this fix the problem causing the un-even wear, or could his installation of the new hubs be causing this problem? Also if the problem has been fixed, is it bad to keep driving on this worn tire? Thanks.

Z16 · 09-24-2001, 11:34 AM

Odds are it's just an alignment problem. If you lift the wheel off the ground and it's loose, then it could be a wheel bearing problem that may be related to the hub replacement. It is also possible that there are bent suspension parts. Take it to a front end shop and have them look at it before you but. It's better to spend a few bucks to have it checked out then find out after you buy it that it's gonna cost you a lot. As for driving on worn tires, it depends how bad they are. Ask that again at the alignment shop if you are unsure.

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09-23-2001, 09:51 PM	#1
evillberg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1	worn tire - newbie question Hey, I am planning on buying my first 4x4 and am looking at an '89 Suburban. The tires all have a lot of tread except for the front drivers side - it is almost bald on the outside edge. The seller said that he replaced the hubs last winter. Would this fix the problem causing the un-even wear, or could his installation of the new hubs be causing this problem? Also if the problem has been fixed, is it bad to keep driving on this worn tire? Thanks.

09-24-2001, 11:34 AM	#2
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,509	Odds are it's just an alignment problem. If you lift the wheel off the ground and it's loose, then it could be a wheel bearing problem that may be related to the hub replacement. It is also possible that there are bent suspension parts. Take it to a front end shop and have them look at it before you but. It's better to spend a few bucks to have it checked out then find out after you buy it that it's gonna cost you a lot. As for driving on worn tires, it depends how bad they are. Ask that again at the alignment shop if you are unsure. ------------------ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro lenses, billet grille, cat-back exhaust. Airbags, 18's, and engine mods in the spring. Looking for the right 71-72 GMC short/fleet __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver



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