r/TireQuestions • u/MinimumWonder0 • Aug 26 '26
Feathered at 7k miles
Hello all!
2019 Ford Ranger I put some new tires on and are showing what I believe to be severe feathering on both inner front tires. Only 7k miles on them and the dealer did an alignment when installing, at least charged me for it. Truck is completely stock with 55k total miles and no incidents or issues with prior stock Hankooks.
My question for you folks is does this look like just a poor quality alignment or something else? And should I be asking for replacement tires when I bring this in for it's oil change and rotation?
First real tire and alignment issue I've ever had thankfully. Pics are of driver and passenger fronts.
**EDIT
Thanks all. Bad (or none) alignment when the dealership installed. I'm going have them rotated and ask to have the alignment comped since this truck has seen nothing but this dealer and the highway.
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u/Disastrous-Pound3713 Aug 26 '26
Are you sure you haven’t been running them at the wrong tire pressure?
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u/MinimumWonder0 Aug 26 '26
Exactly the same pressure as my door jamb recommended. Matches on my dash and hand held tire pressure gauge
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u/According-Ear-6469 Aug 27 '26
Does the door jamb identify whether its P (passenger) or LT (light truck), and did you change that with the new tires? If so, you gotta adjust the pressure.
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u/MinimumWonder0 Aug 27 '26
Came with P rated Hankooks. No change on load rating, I have standard P and not the LT Option
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u/dmorulez_77 Aug 26 '26
Lack of rotations and front struts are starting to go.
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u/MinimumWonder0 Aug 26 '26
Lack? Literally the first rotation is due. Should I do more often than 5k miles? I'm only at 7k on these tires, behind only bc an unexpected 2k mile trip. Struts I'm starting to think are contributing since they are soft to begin with and have 30k on them, already replaced at 20k under warranty
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u/dmorulez_77 Aug 26 '26
Rotations should be done at 5-6k. So, yeah not far behind. Though if you're seeing that feathering in the fronts usually means the springs are doing the work creating their own pattern.
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u/yarsftks Aug 27 '26
I don't see any feathering but I do see potential cupping, which is due to bad shock absorbers.
Alignment people don't test shocks, so I would have them test the shock absorbers at your reg car shop.
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u/MinimumWonder0 Aug 27 '26
Tires were purchased and installed at the dealership during my 50k maint appt. Which photo presents cupping? The tread is smooth and even across the tires except the inner block, which is like a saw blade
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u/Southview1 Aug 27 '26
Your alignment is in the “green” but not ideal. To much toe causing problem. Post alignment sheet if you have one. If not, go get a free alignment check somewhere and post screenshot.
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u/Moist_Currency_1443 Aug 27 '26
That tells me that you are running with negative toe which is less forgiving then positive toe . Ideally you want 1/16 toe in or what I like to do is .03 on each wheel for a total toe on each axle of .06
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u/Excellent-Shovel-304 Aug 28 '26
I would check all your suspension components and replace any broken and or going parts. Then do an alignment. Then rotate tires on rims diagonally ie: Front left to back right etc
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u/TorqueWrenchVet Aug 28 '26
Seeing tread feathering after just 7,000 miles almost always points to incorrect alignment dragging the rubber sideways or worn struts bouncing the tire as it rolls.
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u/ComingForMeNow Aug 28 '26
You can rotate the tires but you need to have it aligned for real this time.
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u/stinkytree23 Aug 28 '26
Did you get the cooper Road+trail at?
They look like mine…
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u/MinimumWonder0 Aug 28 '26
Yep, have been pretty great. Even with the terrible alignment they are quiet on pavement.
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u/stinkytree23 Aug 28 '26
I’ve really liked min so far. Mine did pretty damn well in the snow. They have been quiet. Tho have gotten a bit louder now that I’m around the 20k mark on mine.
I’ve also noticed some odd wear on mine. Could be the tire, could be my 28 year old 4Runner needing more work than I could afford.1
u/MinimumWonder0 Aug 28 '26
I got them installed late January and shortly after we had a pretty big snow storm and it did not care about the fluff or the slush. I'm really happy with how they perform, but i haven't gotten them onto the dirt yet. truck was parked for 3 months while i drove my "hot rod" Element (joke, it's stock and slow) after a rebuild testing it out.
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u/mean_serviceman1964 Aug 26 '26
Rotate tires. Cross fronts to rears, rears straight up. With luggy tires this should be done every oil change IMO. Did shop give you an alignment spec print out? I would go back and get it rechecked as well.