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Slammed70 · 12-05-2007, 08:49 AM

Is having a "cupped" tire something to worry about?

**special-K** · 12-05-2007, 08:53 AM

Accelorated front end wear.

woodridge · 12-05-2007, 08:54 AM

If the tire developed the "cup" after it was installed on the vehicle, then you have an alignment/suspension issue. Other than noise and reduced tread life, no, there is nothing to be worried about.

chris71 · 12-05-2007, 08:54 AM

good year wranglers?

68gmsee · 12-05-2007, 09:53 AM

If it's true cupping it may be caused by a bad shock or, as mentioned any suspension component.

If it's minor it's usually not a concern but if it's bad and in the front, it could cause some problems in wet/icy conditions. The main thing is to identify the part that is causing the problem before it gets worse.

http://www.procarcare.com/includes/c...dtirewear.html

**special-K** · 12-05-2007, 10:10 AM

It happens on 4wds when tiresaren`t rotated even if there are no worn parts.I had a improperly adjusted wheel bearing cause a cupped tire.

Slammed70 · 12-05-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris71

good year wranglers?

$400 a pop Lexus approved tires from the dealershi(t).

chris71 · 12-06-2007, 08:54 AM

lexus tires? suprised me there. i had some wranglers (truck/suv tires) on an suv i had, bad cupping problem, no road noise or other problems, just cupping, i checked with other guys and even looked at complete strangers trucks in parking lots and noticed that alot of wranglers had that problem too, replaced the tires with michellins, got like 20-30 thousand on em and no problems of cupping or anything else. i agree with the other guys here, but i suppose the manufacturer makes a bum tire from now and then, maybe good year had some issues with that particular factory or run of wranglers, maybe there good now but just fyi for you guys out there

**truckdude239** · 12-06-2007, 09:21 AM

goodyear wranglers are the worst tires outt here forcupping i worked in thre tire bussiness for 2 years and i replaced many sets of their tire due to cupping

**Palf70Step** · 12-06-2007, 09:22 AM

Likes others said not a terrible thing, but since you paid that much and thru the dealer I would see if they would replace it, or at leas give you a decent credit for the swap out.

That is too much in my opinion for a bum tire, no matter what brand.

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12-05-2007, 09:53 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Other than just being annoying... If it's true cupping it may be caused by a bad shock or, as mentioned any suspension component. If it's minor it's usually not a concern but if it's bad and in the front, it could cause some problems in wet/icy conditions. The main thing is to identify the part that is causing the problem before it gets worse. http://www.procarcare.com/includes/c...dtirewear.html Last edited by 68gmsee; 12-05-2007 at 09:53 AM.

12-05-2007, 10:10 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Other than just being annoying... It happens on 4wds when tiresaren`t rotated even if there are no worn parts.I had a improperly adjusted wheel bearing cause a cupped tire. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-06-2007, 08:54 AM	#8
chris71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sykesville MD Posts: 357	Re: Other than just being annoying... lexus tires? suprised me there. i had some wranglers (truck/suv tires) on an suv i had, bad cupping problem, no road noise or other problems, just cupping, i checked with other guys and even looked at complete strangers trucks in parking lots and noticed that alot of wranglers had that problem too, replaced the tires with michellins, got like 20-30 thousand on em and no problems of cupping or anything else. i agree with the other guys here, but i suppose the manufacturer makes a bum tire from now and then, maybe good year had some issues with that particular factory or run of wranglers, maybe there good now but just fyi for you guys out there __________________ '55 3100 2nd series short-bed stepside '70 Corvette coupe stingray '71 Chevelle 2-dr coupe SS clone '71 C10 long-bed fleetside '83 long-haired brunette wife

12-06-2007, 09:21 AM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Other than just being annoying... goodyear wranglers are the worst tires outt here forcupping i worked in thre tire bussiness for 2 years and i replaced many sets of their tire due to cupping __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

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