Just been thinking about it now that im back in the trucking industry. why don't straight truck operators shell out for super singles? is there a stability issue running those on straight trucks? not cost effective? You would think more people would have them since they need to make the most of their GVW more than tractor-trailers do (Especially the under 26k class). I would think the weight savings of those and alums on the front would give way to more payload, which equals more money.
Why no wide-based wheels on straight trucks?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by SteelWheelin, Sep 26, 2016.
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I have seen a few on straight trucks, but the expedited industry is time definate, a flat wide based single may miss a delivery, and the weight and fuel mileage savings are not as great with only 2 tires, instead of 16. The expediters usually get great mileage anyway.
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OMG never! They do look cool though....I have seen them.
But for me, never!
My truck is only 22k empty and those things do NOT look East coast/Midwest Winter friendly at all.
Plus if I have a blow out I have to buy a rim and tire!? No thanks! -
Replace a rim? only if you drive on a blown tire for miles and miles
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A good set of duals can almost match a good wide based single . A bad single can be far worse the the duals. Just have to find the rolling resistance numbers.
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Hmmmm maybe. I don't know maybe someone else can chime in...
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We have them here, our straight trucks are only city P&D mostly.
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