Air bags and tire ware
I have a 2012 Ford F-350 SRW. My rear tires seem to have a cupping issue which when rotated to the front cause a vibration in the steering. I was told that if I install air bags this would r Duce the ...
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People have different definitions of "cupping". Is this what you are referring to?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG2mmIcQRIA
If so I don't think air bags would help. Air bags are simply for load leveling when towing heavy loads.
Cupping is generally the result of an unbalanced or out of round tire that has been hopping along for some time causing uneven wear. You need to find what is causing the hopping and address that rather than a band aid approach. If the cupping is that bad then you'll likely need to replace the affected tires as they will never be round again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG2mmIcQRIA
If so I don't think air bags would help. Air bags are simply for load leveling when towing heavy loads.
Cupping is generally the result of an unbalanced or out of round tire that has been hopping along for some time causing uneven wear. You need to find what is causing the hopping and address that rather than a band aid approach. If the cupping is that bad then you'll likely need to replace the affected tires as they will never be round again.
