Jinma 204 Front Wheel Camber

[crackenzag]

I've recently aquired a 204 tractor and the front wheels are cambered out, it's wearing the outside of the front tires. There is no play in the front wheels/axle assembly, so nothing is loose causing it. Has anyone else run into this and is there anything that can be done? I don't see where there is any camber adjustment. Only toe. What do you guys think?

 

[crackenzag]

nobody? has anyone else at least experienced this so I know I'm not the only one?:anyone:

 

[Peter 315]

HI Correct toe is paramount to even tread wear and extended tire life. If the tires are pointed inward or outward, they will scrub against the surface of the road and cause wear along the edges.

 

[crackenzag]

HI Correct toe is paramount to even tread wear and extended tire life. If the tires are pointed inward or outward, they will scrub against the surface of the road and cause wear along the edges.

Yea, I know that. My problem is I can physically see that the tires are leaning outwards at the top. They are not straight up and down. Eyeballing, the toe is pretty close and yes I agree that positive toe, or "toe in" can and will cause outside tire wear, but again I can see plainly that the tires are cambered out.

 

[Peter 315]

How much, Is the axle bent? Both sides the same?

 

[crackenzag]

Yes, both sides the same. I've been looking around and it seems that Kubotas and some other tractors on the lighter side do the same thing. Helps with turning radius. But man is it hard on tires. I don't see where I can do a **** thing about it so I guess I'll just flip my front tires side to side when the wear gets bad enough.:confused3:

 

[Peter 315]

Check the air pressure , Mine seem to be wearing even I don't use it on pavement much