2005 Z-71 Crew 19,000 miles. Took the truck over to Kaufman tire for them to repair a slow leak in one of my tires. One of the technicians showed me how uneven my front tires are wearing down. Weird but the treads are all different heights and are obviously wearing down very unevenly. The tech said he has seen about 3 other 2005's with this problem. He thinks it is either a shock/suspension problem. Back tires are wearing beautifully.

Just wondering if any of you have been having this problem as well and what you may have had done about it. I did call the dealer but the service department has closed for the day. I also looked for any recalls but couldn't find anything. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris Kotke

You may want to ask your dealer it's still under warranty!

You may want to ask your dealer it's still under warranty!

Thanks :disappoin :screwy: :rolleyes: Please read my post again. Has anyone had this problem? Just wondering what was done to fix it.

BTW, please do not post unless you have knowledge of the question/problem at hand.

Thanks ahead of time

Chris

Thanks :disappoin :screwy: :rolleyes: Please read my post again. Has anyone had this problem? Just wondering what was done to fix it.

BTW, please do not post unless you have knowledge of the question/problem at hand.

Thanks ahead of time

Chris

Easy there big guy..I think maxwedges answer was appropriate.

Have you rotated the tires? If so how often?
You should have had your tires rotated at least 3 times by now.
If not, you will have some unusual tire wear on the front (feather edging, outside tire wear).
Also are you inflating your tires to the recommended pressure per the tire placard on the door?
Are your tires P265/70R17 Bridgestone Dueler A/T"s?
If so, there were some issues with the tread compound and tire wear...common cure was to change brand of tires.

Read your owners manual
To help minimize tire wear be sure the following items are being maintained:

• Tire Rotations (every 5,000 - 8,000 miles (8,000 - 13,000 km) per Section 5 of the Owners Manual)

• Tire Pressure (Adjusted to the door sticker)

• Proper Wheel Alignment

I have to agree that tire rotation is very important. In the past when I haven't rotated them on any vehicle, the front tires take more of the brunt and thus wear quicker. They will also tend to wear more to the outside. If you compare the fronts to the rear, you'll probably noice the rear looks "squarer" than the font, especially if you've put 19G miles on it without the rotation. Another thing that can cause problems (though you shouldn't be having this yet) is wheel alignment. A bad alignment can chew up a set of tires quicker than anything else.
One more point, this is a free speech forum. Just because you may not see the value, please try and understand folks are trying to be helpful if not supportive. Peace Bro!!!

I'm going in on monday for the same thing with my '05 silverado z71. That has less then 3k on it, tech said it looked like chopping whatever that means. Going to do an alignment and see if it clears it up. The tread wear is real funny, not like i've seen before with one side all wore down and the other side of it still with alot of tread. Mine actually has the 2 treads next to each other at different heights. Dont know howelse to explain it.

I'm going in on monday for the same thing with my '05 silverado z71. That has less then 3k on it, tech said it looked like chopping whatever that means. Going to do an alignment and see if it clears it up. The tread wear is real funny, not like i've seen before with one side all wore down and the other side of it still with alot of tread. Mine actually has the 2 treads next to each other at different heights. Dont know howelse to explain it.

That is exactly what mine is doing. Thanks for your response. My tires have been rotated once to my knowledge but this strange type of wear is not normal for unrotated tires in my opinion. Definitely chopping sounds like a good nickname for this problem.

BTW, I was not trying to be too hard on maxwedge or anyone else for that matter. I am a member of many automotive forums and I just want posters to read the post thoroughly before they respond. I did state that I had already contacted a dealer but they were gone until Monday. To assume I don't know my truck is still under warranty and to post about it with an exclamation point at the end is a waste of maxwedges, mine, and everyone elses time that reads the post. Just answer the questions if you can.

Too everyone else, thanks for your responses up to now.

That is exactly what mine is doing. Thanks for your response. My tires have been rotated once to my knowledge but this strange type of wear is not normal for unrotated tires in my opinion. Definitely chopping sounds like a good nickname for this problem.

The "chopping" you are refering to is called CUPPING and is a direct result of the tires not being rotated.
(your opinion may be this is "not normal for unrotated tires", but I can tell you that this is normal for a tire that has seen a lack of proper maintenance)
It is critical that the tires on these trucks be rotated every 6000 miles and the Owners Manual (which I know you read cover to cover) states that this needs to be done.
You may find that the dealer will be unsympathetic to your problem because you failed to follow the manufactors recommended maintenance schedule and the tire wear is a direct result of that.
Best case scenario here would be that you purchase 2 tires and perform the recommended services per the maintenance schedule.
If the dealer warranties the tires I would be surprised (but it happens), just make sure when you get your CSI survey in the mail you return it with a COMPLETEY SATISFIED score because the dealer gave you the world.

Read your owners manual
• Tire Rotations (every 5,000 - 8,000 miles (8,000 - 13,000 km) per Section 5 of the Owners Manual)

I have 41K on a 2001 and have NEVER rotated the tires. The front ones show some wear and the back one look brand new :dunno:
I think there is a problem in the geometry of his new truck.

C´mon guys, when you turn a corner you apply most of the weight of the truck on the front R/L tire´s outside threads, just rotate the poor bastards...

I rotate my tires every 2 months no matter what the mileage and this also keeps me aware of possible problems before the tire is gone. If you do a walk around your vehicle every time before you get in you can prevent driving over bottles/trash and driving off with a low/flat tire before it costs you.

Point being, if the tires are that bad you need to be aware of what is going on early in the game.....

Good Luck

My 05 Front tires are the same way. I had to rotate at 4100 miles. I've never seen tires wear like this with such low miles on them. I had Michelins on my 02 that were rotated twice in 30,000 miles and they still were worn pretty even with 8/32 of tread left.

all4fun: if you want our help, dont come in here acting like an asshole. this is a discussion forum, not all4fun's answer place.

in response to your "problem" with your truck.....although there are a few exceptions (hannibal) , unrotated tires cup like no other. rotate them now and hope you can save them. thats my answer.....o yeah, i almost forgot....... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks :disappoin :screwy: :rolleyes: Please read my post again. Has anyone had this problem? Just wondering what was done to fix it.

BTW, please do not post unless you have knowledge of the question/problem at hand.

Thanks ahead of time

Chris

There is a known issue of the Bridgestone AT Duelers having too soft a rubber compound.

It has NOTHING to do with the lack of rotations. GM is aware of it and I was told by the Great Lakes region manager that the new tires to replace the current Duelers should be available in November. (Be sure to have the issue of your tires cupping documented.

I am already on the list to receive a new set of tires when they become available. (This will be my third set of new tires for this truck.)

There is a known issue of the Bridgestone AT Duelers having too soft a rubber compound.

It has NOTHING to do with the lack of rotations. GM is aware of it and I was told by the Great Lakes region manager that the new tires to replace the current Duelers should be available in November. (Be sure to have the issue of your tires cupping documented.

I am already on the list to receive a new set of tires when they become available. (This will be my third set of new tires for this truck.)

You are partically correct. there is an issue with the Bridgestones, that is why I made this statement.

Are your tires P265/70R17 Bridgestone Dueler A/T"s?
If so, there were some issues with the tread compound and tire wear...common cure was to change brand of tires.

Your statement about rotations is incorrect. Rotating tires is a critical maintenance item that will greatly extend the life of your tires and lack of rotation is the main contributor to cupped tires...but then again what do I know..only been working on these things for a couple days :rofl:

Once the tires loose rubber on parts of it´s circumference, it becomes UNBLANCED and the inertia will make the tire look like an egg (I´m exagerating for the dramatic effect) while turning, that´s another reason, maybe you lost the lead weights, balance it also.

all4fun: if you want our help, dont come in here acting like an asshole. this is a discussion forum, not all4fun's answer place.

in response to your "problem" with your truck.....although there are a few exceptions (hannibal) , unrotated tires cup like no other. rotate them now and hope you can save them. thats my answer.....o yeah, i almost forgot....... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Shouldn't you be out waxing your truck or polishing up that shiny little tool box right about now. Hell, go practice your jump shot!" Just please get outta my thread. Oops, sorry for being an asshole to you again. :evillol: But as rollingbones says, "This is a free speach forum." Hope I didn't hurt your feelings too much. :rolleyes:

And BTW, I didn't ask for your help. You just assumed I was talking to you. Don't flatter yourself and don't let that AF Enthusiast crap go to your head.


Again, thanks to everyone who has had this problem and responded. I will update you all tomorrow after I talk to the dealer a little more.

Chris

I'm going in on monday for the same thing with my '05 silverado z71. That has less then 3k on it, tech said it looked like chopping whatever that means. Going to do an alignment and see if it clears it up. The tread wear is real funny, not like i've seen before with one side all wore down and the other side of it still with alot of tread. Mine actually has the 2 treads next to each other at different heights. Dont know howelse to explain it.

The two treads next to each other at different heights sounds most likely like an alignment problem. It is common for one tire to wear more than the other with an alignment problem. The are different alignment problems and one can be more out than the other. Also, when that is the case, then it's also commo to see the height difference between two ajoining treads. Hope the alignment takes care of it!!!

The two treads next to each other at different heights sounds most likely like an alignment problem. It is common for one tire to wear more than the other with an alignment problem. The are different alignment problems and one can be more out than the other. Also, when that is the case, then it's also commo to see the height difference between two ajoining treads. Hope the alignment takes care of it!!!

I was thinking about that but the weird part is that, like you said, out of alignment one tire will tend to wear more then the other. In this case both front tires are doing the exact same thing and wearing the same way.
Not sure but just wanted to comment.

Thanks again!!!

You are partically correct. there is an issue with the Bridgestones, that is why I made this statement.

Your statement about rotations is incorrect. Rotating tires is a critical maintenance item that will greatly extend the life of your tires and lack of rotation is the main contributor to cupped tires...but then again what do I know..only been working on these things for a couple days :rofl:

Yes, rotations are important in tires not cupping. However, I rotated at 6000 and they were already cupped. The Dealer chastised me for not rotating every 3000 as the manual states. (Funny I could not find that in the owners manual.) And with that rotation, the other two tires cupped within 3000 miles of being rotated.

With these tires you could rotate every 1000 miles and they would cup. At least that is what the field engineer stated.

"Shouldn't you be out waxing your truck or polishing up that shiny little tool box right about now. Hell, go practice your jump shot!" Just please get outta my thread. Oops, sorry for being an asshole to you again. :evillol: But as rollingbones says, "This is a free speach forum." Hope I didn't hurt your feelings too much. :rolleyes:

And BTW, I didn't ask for your help. You just assumed I was talking to you. Don't flatter yourself and don't let that AF Enthusiast crap go to your head.


Again, thanks to everyone who has had this problem and responded. I will update you all tomorrow after I talk to the dealer a little more.

Chris

With an attitude like that, don't flatter yourself in thinking anyone cares.
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