[AT] OT truck tires/driveshaft? (Now Nitrogen In Tires)

[jtchall at nc.rr.com]

Dave, as best as I can tell I had too much air in the front tires. Lowering 
the pressure got rid of most of the vibration. I had them close to the max 
listed on the tire (seeing how half the miles the truck travels it is fully 
loaded, that seemed to be the thing to do). Wondering if there is an issue 
with front shocks? Could be that the new tires on the front, even though 
they have been balanced are just crappy foreign tires not nearly as good as 
the ancient major brand peeled onions I took off the truck. FWIW I also 
snugged up the wheel bearings just to make sure that wasn't the problem. One 
last check I need to do is make sure the front tires are actually round. Had 
a cousin that bought a new FORD pickup a few years back with tires that were 
not round. Ford nor the tire manufacturer would do anything about it so he 
just bought some Michelins and solved the problem. I suppose I could do the 
same, but then I would have more money in tires than the truck is worth!

John Hall

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dave Rotigel
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 8:02 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OT truck tires/driveshaft? (Now Nitrogen In Tires)

Dave
PPS, Did we ever reach a conclusion on the vibration?

On May 16, 2014, at 6:20 AM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote: