Super Singles and safety in the winter?

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  1. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    The wheel’s mounting surface is placed in a different position, depending on the offset of the wheel. So, you’ll see some super singles tucked way in and others pushed way out. That affects the track width (distance from outside-to-outside of the tires) of the rear of the tractor. If it’s narrow, the rearend has a tendency to dance around more, because it’s riding the crown between the grooves in the pavement. Wider is better and the truck will drive better.

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  3. Labrador

    Labrador Medium Load Member

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    Good to know, thank you!
     
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  4. WesternPlains

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    Super Singles are for clowns.
     
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  5. ducnut

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    The clowns achieving 9-11mpg?
     
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    And money is for Suckers?
     
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  7. Veteran driver

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    I’m in a truck with super singles on it. Duals on the trailer. I was wondering if anyone noticed a difference in ride with singles on the tractor

    truck rides mighty rough. Bouncy. I’m feeling every bump in the road. I don’t remember a truck riding this rough with duals.
    I don’t know… maybe the cab needs shocks or something
     
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