If you got a Volvo some Steers are rated at 13200. If not I would still go with it.
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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by dca, Jul 27, 2016.
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Never had to slide my fifth wheel yet, and some of those beer load, man they push the limits. I'm sure it would be different if I didn't drive a newer freightliner, things are made of plastic these days.
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I'm sure everyone knows about steertire rating for that weight. NE DOT wore out ole Hill Bros with the 780 Volvos. If I remember right, 13 ply?
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I know on my freightliner, about 75% of fuel weight add/burn is realized in the steer weight
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Let a few pounds of air out of your steers.
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Hang the outside tires off the platform if you can, just half a tire along one side. he he he.
That dates back to when richmond north defended the area with the old platforms in the woods which is now close to 295 I think. Especially in a storm.
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