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I just had a set of Goodyear G614 235/85's installed on my Bighorn 3055RL and am very satisfied with them.
However I received an email from a friend who has the same setup, saying he discovered the two right side shock absorbers were rubbing against the tires making a one to two inch worn spot on the sidewall where the word "Goodyear " is printed. All the way around making a complete circle. Not enough to damage the tire, just cosmetic at this point. He has had his tire on for some time.
So I immediately went out to check mine and discovered the front left tire is doing the same.
Just enough to see where the very top of the shock absorber has rubbed the tire at some time or another. There is a 1/2 inch space between the tire and top of the shock absorber, the other tires have between 1-1 1/2 inch space and appear to be ok.
Has anyone had this problem or heard of it and know of any corrective action?
My friend had all of his shock absorbers removed. He and I both remember some discussion on the forum about the need for shock absorbers and that the angle they are mounted is worthless. If that is true, why were they put on there in the first place? I agree that something has to be done, just not sure what.
It's my understanding that the 235/85's are 1/2" wider than the 235/80's. I would have gone with 235/80's if they were available in the G614's. I am currently running my tire pressure at 100 lbs.. If I increase the tire pressure to the max of 110 lbs, would it help any?
Any suggestions or solutions to the problem would be appreciated. I know someone out there has the answer.
Dan
However I received an email from a friend who has the same setup, saying he discovered the two right side shock absorbers were rubbing against the tires making a one to two inch worn spot on the sidewall where the word "Goodyear " is printed. All the way around making a complete circle. Not enough to damage the tire, just cosmetic at this point. He has had his tire on for some time.
So I immediately went out to check mine and discovered the front left tire is doing the same.
Just enough to see where the very top of the shock absorber has rubbed the tire at some time or another. There is a 1/2 inch space between the tire and top of the shock absorber, the other tires have between 1-1 1/2 inch space and appear to be ok.
Has anyone had this problem or heard of it and know of any corrective action?
My friend had all of his shock absorbers removed. He and I both remember some discussion on the forum about the need for shock absorbers and that the angle they are mounted is worthless. If that is true, why were they put on there in the first place? I agree that something has to be done, just not sure what.
It's my understanding that the 235/85's are 1/2" wider than the 235/80's. I would have gone with 235/80's if they were available in the G614's. I am currently running my tire pressure at 100 lbs.. If I increase the tire pressure to the max of 110 lbs, would it help any?
Any suggestions or solutions to the problem would be appreciated. I know someone out there has the answer.
Dan