18 wheels on that semi or 10 ?????????????????????????????????

yeah, every one of us who has had a flat, was because we saw & chose to drive over debris or drive on a under inflated tire!

 

I agree. So many times when one does have a flat it happens in the worst possible place.

A trucking company I drove for in the 70 had such tires on some of their tank trailers. They wore real good, & cut the weight, yet they never went no further, the trucks would run about 68 MPH & had 290 Cummings. We hauled bulk cement along with sack cement on flat beds. I believe the boss man if they had been a real money saver would have gone with them. Of course today with radials tires are much better.

Having a flat would be the big thing against them. At least with dual's you can slow down & get to a place to repair & or change the tire out. Calling out someone to fix it on the tire on the road would be a huge expense as would ruining the tire & rim.

 

I'm not 100% positive but I believe they make axle straps that will hold the axle up if you end up with a blow out on a SS. they would at least save the rim

 

Hi Ed, I agree with Gordon, being an old timer, (and an outlaw, and proud of it, HA) I can't begin to tell you how many trailer tires have let go on me, as many companies I worked for, would run recaps or worn tractor tires on the wagon, and I was able to limp it to an exit or a tire shop and CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF? Most drivers today, couldn't tell you what a lugwrench even looks like. Have you ever done that? I have, it ain't easy, and SS would be even worse. In 2 1/2 million miles, I've never had a steer tire let go, although I've seen it happen, and like a SS, the party stops right there. I'll take duals anyday.

 

Just in case the point of my outlaw comment is being missed... although people do it all the time, driving with a flat tire is illegal, as it's an out-of-service condition, and can get you points on your CSA score. I think you're looking at a minimum of 8 points for just one tire...of course it could be many more points with the way CSA points are calculated. So it's a very serious issue if you get caught. See 393.75 Tires.

§ 393.75: Tires.

(a) No motor vehicle shall be operated on any tire that—
(1) Has body ply or belt material exposed through the tread or sidewall,
(2) Has any tread or sidewall separation,
(3) Is flat or has an audible leak, or
(4) Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed

 

Hi Ed, I see your point, but the things I've done in my career would probably make someone like you cringe. I'm not bragging, just did my job and got 'er done, legal or not. That's one of the reasons I don't drive anymore, to many people looking at the book, instead of common sense. I know you are probably thinking, where is the common sense in doing something illegal. Back in the day, that's what you did to make a buck. Go around a scale because a wagon someone else loaded was way over weight, or 2 logbooks, because dispatch expected you to get it there, or ditching a cop( that was cool). Back in my day, trucking was an adventure, and you did what you had to do, and I wasn't alone. Does the name Monfort Trucking mean anything to you? Again, I don't mean to be nasty, but years ago, we couldn't care less about a CSA score, we didn't even have that. Times sure have changed. And I had a lot of fun back then!!!

 

Or if it's an outside tire you've blown, you strip it off the wheel and keep going singled-out.

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4024069]Hi Ed, I see your point, but the things I've done in my career would probably make someone like you cringe. I'm not bragging, just did my job and got 'er done, legal or not. That's one of the reasons I don't drive anymore, to many people looking at the book, instead of common sense. I know you are probably thinking, where is the common sense in doing something illegal. Back in the day, that's what you did to make a buck. Go around a scale because a wagon someone else loaded was way over weight, or 2 logbooks, because dispatch expected you to get it there, or ditching a cop( that was cool). Back in my day, trucking was an adventure, and you did what you had to do, and I wasn't alone. Does the name Monfort Trucking mean anything to you? Again, I don't mean to be nasty, but years ago, we couldn't care less about a CSA score, we didn't even have that. Times sure have changed. And I had a lot of fun back then!!![/QUOTE]

Definitely have to agree. Doing what it takes to get it done is a bygone attribute that very few understand anymore.

 

LOL..I got that rule recited to me in Oklahoma on the turnpike by a trooper..He finished by looking at me and saying. . You know that your not allowed to drive an oos vehicle!

Ran my license. . Gave me a warning ticket (actual ticket would have cost $285).. told me to move to a wide shoulder and not throw any sparks. . Truckers are the reason for all these fires! Yes sir.. thank you!

I didn't think it wise to argue about the fire statement.

 

10-4 Sub, and get the heck out of there, as an alligator in the road ,I think, is considered littering. Same with a fuel leak. Plug it somehow, and get out of there. Hazmat cleanup ain't cheap!