Right rear tire wear

[bluegrassboy70]

Another question for the forum….. I have noticed recently that the right rear tire is wearing significantly faster than the left rear. My two front tires are fine. I ride a majority on the road and realize that it will wear the tires faster. Just not sure why the right rear is wearing differently. Any ideas as to why this could be happening? Tires are inflated to spec, Ranger crew.

 

[lou]

If you could post a picture of that tire then i could give you my opinion as a automotive technician.

 

[bluegrassboy70]

If you could post a picture of that tire then i could give you my opinion as an automotive technician.

First picture is the right tire, second picture is the left tire. Second picture shows a defined water channel, the other picture is worn considerably. Like I said earlier the tire pressures are spec. The tire looks almost like an over-inflation issue.

 

[Big Red]

I'm assuming when we are in turf mode and the rear end is not locked that one side is primarily the "drive side" could it be that you maybe accelerate a litter harder than some so your wearing that side faster?? Not saying this is the case just offering a suggestion.

 

[bluegrassboy70]

I'm assuming when we are in turf mode and the rear end is not locked that one side is primarily the "drive side" could it be that you maybe accelerate a litter harder than some so your wearing that side faster?? Not saying this is the case just offering a suggestion.

That makes sense Big Red. Since that latest transmission update I have been running it in sports mode a little more. The last update kind of woke it up a little bit. Was trying to be conservative but I guess the rear wheel has broke loose on take-off on occasion. I think I am going to rotate the two rear tires and leave it in comfort mode full time on pavement.

 

[oneal]

First time I heard this one.
Assuming you have it is turf ? The indicator lights are confusing. Or as Bid Red states wondering if right side is drive dominated.
Unless other street riders come on here and share the same results I would see if an automotive shop would check 4-wheel alignment.

 

[Rupp Collector]

The right rear is the drive wheel when in turf mode. For rotating/swapping the rears from side to side I think the tires are meant to spin a certain way, as indicated by the rotation arrow on the sidewall. I'm sure you will not like the ride and increased noise by running them the wrong direction. I've always replaced the stock tires and wheels with all four being the same so you can truly rotate for optimal wear.

 

[oneal]

The right rear is the drive wheel when in turf mode. For rotating/swapping the rears from side to side I think the tires are meant to spin a certain way, as indicated by the rotation arrow on the sidewall. I'm sure you will not like the ride and increased noise by running them the wrong direction. I've always replaced the stock tires and wheels with all four being the same so you can truly rotate for optimal wear.

I did not know that, thanks for clarifying.

 

[Big Red]

It makes perfect sense, the same is true for our vehicles which is why we rotate tires to help them wear evenly. I'm a fan of "blocking" my side by sides, I never really understood why so many manufacturers always wanted narrower tires up front than in the rear. It's a 4X4 not a dragster, it just seems silly to me.

 

[lou]

I’d have to agree with that being the drive tire experiencing more wear.

 

[Clubin]

The right rear is the drive wheel when in turf mode. For rotating/swapping the rears from side to side I think the tires are meant to spin a certain way, as indicated by the rotation arrow on the sidewall. I'm sure you will not like the ride and increased noise by running them the wrong direction. I've always replaced the stock tires and wheels with all four being the same so you can truly rotate for optimal wear.

I don’t think so. It opens the diff. When not locked. The power is distributed between both rear wheels.

I’m going with tire pressure

 

[Big Red]

I don’t think so. It opens the diff. When not locked. The power is distributed between both rear wheels.

I’m going with tire pressure

The post started out saying "tire pressures are to spec" so if that's the case then tire pressure can't be the reason. I get the open diff thing but I know if I do a burnout with my truck the right rear tire will be the one leaving the black mark. Same is true for snow and slick surfaces.

 

[Clubin]

The post started out saying "tire pressures are to spec" so if that's the case then tire pressure can't be the reason. I get the open diff thing but I know if I do a burnout with my truck the right rear tire will be the one leaving the black mark. Same is true for snow and slick surfaces.

The tire pressure may be good now but at one time i bet it wasn’t.

 

[bluegrassboy70]

The right rear is the drive wheel when in turf mode. For rotating/swapping the rears from side to side I think the tires are meant to spin a certain way, as indicated by the rotation arrow on the sidewall. I'm sure you will not like the ride and increased noise by running them the wrong direction. I've always replaced the stock tires and wheels with all four being the same so you can truly rotate for optimal wear.

Yes, the tires are directional would be a pain to swap. Going forward I am going to get them all the same so I can rotate and will get a more substantial tire that tread life will be better.

 

[bluegrassboy70]

The post started out saying "tire pressures are to spec" so if that's the case then tire pressure can't be the reason. I get the open diff thing but I know if I do a burnout with my truck the right rear tire will be the one leaving the black mark. Same is true for snow and slick surfaces.

I am a stickler for spec stuff, I checked behind the dealer on all fluid levels and tire inflation numbers. The dealer here is good, but they have made a few mistakes that I caught. I need to find a torque spec sheet for all of the suspension components as well as the critical bolts on the machine.

 

[Clubin]

Yes, the tires are directional would be a pain to swap. Going forward I am going to get them all the same so I can rotate and will get a more substantial tire that tread life will be better.

That’s a great idea. Stock tires are good enough. But not good enough.