Uneven tread wear

Blasther328

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Front left tire has uneven wear almost as if the tire is leaning in! Raised the shocks as that needed done anyhow but I don’t know how to really diagnose the problem.
 
stand back and look at it with the bears set straight, if nothing if visible start measuring, from frame to front/rear and top of tire, and from tire to tire edges, etc. compare those measurements to the side not wearing,
measurements should show if camber (lean in/out) or toe in/out, is out of whack.
the ball joints are not adjustable, so only a bent spindle can cause camber

toe in/out is adjustable with the tie rods.
 
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I noticed yesterday that it seems from the front on the quad looks like it’s leaning. Almost as if it’s parked sideways on a hill. I’m not very educated with the quad life but I can Definitely say it’s leaning if you really look at it. Didn’t measure yet,will do when I get a day off
 
Check that the wheel bearings aren't worn or loose. Are the tires same size and brand? Look at and/or feel the tire to check for broken cords. Maybe even get a torpedo level to help check for what Awk mentioned. Probably need a short board to span across the edge of the rim.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tor...oid-sprint-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

https://www.harborfreight.com/dial-...-+Lower+Sales+Items|New+Products+-+(1)+Price+<%2410|34214&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&mkwid=s7dTmzxCr|pcrid|318476002950|pkw||pmt||pdv|t|slid||product|34214|&pgrid=63088204786&ptaid=pla-297735647705&pcid=1654049980&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwI-gx5uD4gIV1LbACh1_BQIdEAQYBiABEgKjhfD_BwE
 
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Check that the wheel bearings aren't worn or loose. Are the tires same size and brand? Look at and/or feel the tire to check for broken cords. Maybe even get a torpedo level to help check for what Awk mentioned. Probably need a short board to span across the edge of the rim.

Sounds like a plan! Well I’ll start with what you guys have recommended and will go from there. Thank you guys a lot I really appreciate it
 
Check that the wheel bearings aren't worn or loose. Are the tires same size and brand? Look at and/or feel the tire to check for broken cords. Maybe even get a torpedo level to help check for what Awk mentioned. Probably need a short board to span across the edge of the rim.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tor...oid-sprint-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

https://www.harborfreight.com/dial-gauge-angle-finder-34214.html?cid=paid_google|*PLA+-+All+Products+-+Lower+Sales+Items|New+Products+-+(1)+Price+<%2410|34214&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&mkwid=s7dTmzxCr|pcrid|318476002950|pkw||pmt||pdv|t|slid||product|34214|&pgrid=63088204786&ptaid=pla-297735647705&pcid=1654049980&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwI-gx5uD4gIV1LbACh1_BQIdEAQYBiABEgKjhfD_BwE
Also yes the tires are the same size and brand with the same amount of psi.
 
Hard to explain, but you're looking to see if the worn side of tire looks "bigger" on the worn side. How much tread is left on tire(s) ?