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Old 05-14-2003, 07:19 AM   #1
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Un-even tire wear

I have 2001, 27ft Safari and the front tire on one side is wearing unevenly. Can the axels be realigned. I check the tire pressure ofen when travelling so I don't think that has a bearing on my problem. I would appreciate any thoughts that you would have on my problem.
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Are they the same size and brand (not all tires are exactly the same size as listed) on all four wheels?

Measure from a common center point at the front to a common point on all axles and make sure the distance is the same. On my little single axle trailer I noticed it dog leging on me and I found that one of the springs was put on backwards. The centering pin was about 1/2 inch off center. Flipped the spring around and it tracked properly.
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Old 05-14-2003, 11:49 AM   #3
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Check with the Airstream factory. There are service centers that are able to align your axels. I'm sure you will find one in your general area.
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Out of alignment and/or lack of proper tire wheel hub and drum balance, can cause the problem.

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Here is a link to Airstreams FAQ page with a pdf of there Alignment shops ------>PDF FORM
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Old 05-15-2003, 12:23 PM   #6
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I HAVE RAN INTO THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH TIRES, THE SOLUTION IS TO TAKE IT TO THE AIRSTREAM FACTORY AND HAVE IT ALIGNED, THAT IS THE ONLY AIRSTREAM ALIGNMENT PLACE I KNOW OF THAT HAS THE EQUIPTMENT TO CORRECTLY ACCOMPLISHED THE TASK, PLUS THE FACTORY MECHANICS KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING
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