Maybe it has been mentioned, is a low resistance tire only a super single? Does a dual come in low resistance? I read something recently about California requiring low resistance tires on trailers in 2013.
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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Round2, Apr 8, 2012.
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Yup, you can get low rolling resistance tires in duals.
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Our company trucks and tlrs use them. Havent been in the snow and ice yet but I find them very "iffy" in rain. I don't like them at all. Just don't feel very grounded and they definately don't get the traction that duals do.
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They're a real pain if you have to throw iron on them.
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Actually, it is against the law to run (limp) anywhere with any blow out. We have just gotten away with it for a long time.
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I would, and have, limp down the road if there was little traffic and greatly reduced risk in doing so. Everything in perspective.Last edited: Apr 13, 2012
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I've read this thread and found it interesthing.
The member who brought up the tyre checking device has a very good point.
I'm running with the Wabco Tyre Pressure system and it works 100%.
Blow out are a thing off the past with that as a tyre that blows will have changing pressure which the system will pick up.
The other point about less fuel is 100% accurate.
Duals are bad for your MPG figures.
About limping home with a blown dual.
There is one point that everybody forgets.
Running with a blown dual might cause the good tyre to blow also.
As it has been heated up before the bad tyre blew and then getting all the load on it,it can also blow.
Then you are there with 2 tyres gone.
ps been running with singles on trailers for 25y
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