Ok, serious question here....
I can think of 1 HUGE disadvantage to super single tires:
In the event of a flat/blowout, there is likely not a way to "limp" it to a safe haven to deal with and you will be stuck having to wait in the side of the road.... the last time I had to wait on the side of the road, it didn't end well for me when an ID10T who had been drinking slammed into the back of my trailer, bounce off spinning into someone else, and then ending up at my left headlight; all in less time than it takes for a 10m platform diver to reach water.....
Any other disadvantages?
Tire discussion
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Commuter69, Mar 29, 2020.
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Less road contact and 2 less tire edges to grip if the road is slippery. Super singles cost a lot more to replace too.
Plus, the genius in the office who's never been in a truck let alone drive one, doesn't get to boast about how much fuel he is saving the company so he can get a promotion.Bean Jr. Thanks this. -
Most new trailers nowadays come with a tire air system to alert the driver of a leaking tire and some models can even inflate the tires if they get too low. One of the drawbacks, however, is that there is no audio alert. It’s just a light on the driver side that lights up and hopefully your truck aerodynamic rear side fairing doesn’t block the light.
There is another way to address this super single issue and that is (for the owner operator) to carry a spare tire and the tools to mount and dismount the tire. So in a blowout, you pull over to the side of the road, remove the flat tire, install the spare spare, and rock on. Then days later, you stop at a tire shop to get your flat tire patched if still repairable or you buy a tire to keep as a spare.Last edited: Mar 29, 2020
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On a side note, I should warn anyone trying to change their own tires that this can be labor intensive and you can hurt yourself if you’re not careful or don’t have the proper tools for the job. -
How far does the cost of a service truck call + a new super single + the drivers time sitting out in Timbuktu cut into fuel savings?stillwurkin, Bean Jr., Rubber duck kw and 1 other person Thank this. -
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