I got new tires 3k miles ago. The outside edge tread band is feathering. This is unusual for a rear tire. What could be causing this?

 

Have someone drive behind you and aee if you are crabwalking. Does it pull? Inflated to what the door indicates? Stock tires?

 

Causes of outer edge wear
Underinflation: This is a common cause, as low tire pressure makes the sidewalls flex more, causing the outer edges to carry the brunt of the weight during turns.
Negative camber: While not an adjustable setting on all solid axles, a negative camber angle (where the top of the wheel leans inward) will cause the outside edge of the tire to be in constant contact with the road. Worn out suspension components like springs or bushings can cause or worsen this.
Bent or misaligned axle: A solid axle can be bent from hitting a large pothole or curb, or it may have shifted from its original position. A shifted or bent axle will cause the wheels to sit at an angle, leading to uneven wear.
Aggressive driving: High-performance driving, especially with frequent, sharp turns, can accelerate wear on the outer edges of the tires.
Lack of tire rotation: If you don't rotate your tires, they will wear unevenly over time. This can exacerbate edge wear on a rear-wheel-drive vehicle where the rear tires do all the work

Just borrowed Google generated information. Could be more reasons.

 

check your leaf spring shackles an bushings. could have a cracked leaf spring or shackle.

 

What model/brand Tires and what PSI are you driving them with?

 

Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT 265/75R16 @ 36-38 PSI. A visual inspection of the leaf spring hardware didn't reveal anything.

 

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Could this be caused by the bad RHS front axle mount bushing? I'd guess it could make the truck sit a tad tad tad bit crooked.