Wide Base Tires (Super Singles)

Discussion in 'Storage Trailer' started by BearGator56, Jun 7, 2006.

  1. greeblie

    greeblie Bobtail Member

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    I've been running singles on my company truck for seven months and haven't had any of those problems. Part of my last assignment involved a lot of running in muddy yards and sometimes across someone's lawn to deliver sheet metal for pole barns. traction was always good and I didn't markup their grass as bad as with the duals. Highway use has always been uneventful for me.

    I haven't seen any difference driving super singles or duals and the two times I've had to have one replaced were uneventful, but then they both flatted while at a TA, so I guess I git lucky...
     
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  3. BearGator56

    BearGator56 "The G stands for GOOD!"

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    I've been pricing the X Ones, along with the Michelin XZA 3 steer tires. I will be switching the front rims from steel to aluminum, too.

    So far, I was quoted right at $6200 for all of it. This is with a $400 incentive for the X Ones, and a $200 "Michelin Support" credit.

    I am trying to see what price my carrier can get them for now. It should save me at least $1000.
     
  4. wallbanger

    wallbanger "Enemy of showers everywhere"

    Wow-$6200, that's a spicy meatball!
    The only experience I have with them is coming across a TMC truck stopped at the side of the road. He blew out a Super Single, and in the process it tore up the airbag on the same side and generally sent him for a wild ride. Thankfully, he was OK (once he changed his skivvies):grin:
     
  5. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I'd say if you're going to invest in those tires, might as well go all out and invest in a central inflation system.
     
  6. BearGator56

    BearGator56 "The G stands for GOOD!"

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    Well, I had the X-One HDA's put on with Alcoa Dura-Brights today. There was a mixup in communications, and the sales guy didn't order my front aluminum wheels, so the XZA3's will be mounted on the new wheels when they arrive, and I'll head that way to get 'em on.

    First impression? They REALLY smooth out the ride. Went over some ruts, potholes, railroad tracks on the trip home today (with a load). I barely felt them. With the duals, it's definitely rougher.

    I will report on any fuel mileage increases as time goes by. The HDA's are the fuel effiecient tire. Many of the ones on the road are XDA-HT. Apparently, the HT version has a longer tread life. I figure the fuel savings will far outweigh the additional miles I will run. Fuel mileage -might- be slanted because I had the Turbo 3000 thing installed the other day as well. If I see an increase to 7.5 mpg or better, I'll be thrilled. I'm at about 7 mpg on average now.

    The tires were purchased on a fleet program, and out the door for about $650 per tire. Michelin kicked in $400 incentive, and the local rep added another $200 for me. The tire shop bought my recapped rears and rims for $500. So, a total of $1100 in savings. The retreads were in -OK- shape, so I was happy with it. When I return, they will give me additional dscount on my steers which are in much better shape. I figure about $350-400.
     
  7. BearGator56

    BearGator56 "The G stands for GOOD!"

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    I had thought about this... But honestly, I don't think it's needed. These tires are MUCH easier to check. You don't have to contort yourself to get the inner dual. One valve per tire.

    It's a possibility down the road. There are a couple of different systems I will look at. I prefer one with in-cab monitoring so I can see if there's a problem first hand.
     
  8. DanJ

    DanJ Light Load Member

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    We got a few new tractors with the super single tires and a couple guys have had problems in heavy rain with maintaining traction, especially in city. One of our mechanics spun one in the yard on his way to bringing it inside to put the plates on LOL.
     
  9. BearGator56

    BearGator56 "The G stands for GOOD!"

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    I got a chance to drive in some heavy rain this past week. No problems with traction at all. Even had a slightly hard stop and it was fine.

    If someone spun a tractor in the yard, I would say he's driving a little too fast for conditions...
     
  10. ANDY6975

    ANDY6975 Bobtail Member

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    almost every time and the alum.rim just gets destroyed.as for the 1200.00
    i've worked for both pilot,and ta.you have to figure in the price of the service call,which can add up fast and the price of the tire and rim.
    and i know for a fact if the tech is on comission he will make it last as long as he can.
     
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