super singles Tire Opinions

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by wa6ems, Apr 17, 2022.

  1. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    Most companies are running away from them.
    Not only do you need to replace the tire but the wheel too. You haven’t saved a thing.
     
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  3. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I might be wrong but I don’t think guys pay attention to their air pressure as much as they say they do so with SS you only have 4 to check and it’s easier to watch that
     
  4. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    might be true but this is probably due to the driver just not paying attention??
     
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  5. Another Canadian driver

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    TPMS sensors are not that expensive.
    They should be installed on Day 1.
     
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  6. wa6ems

    wa6ems Light Load Member

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    Yeah I don't much care for the SS tires. The funny thing is that I have not seen anyone else around here running them.
     
  7. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    And the hub bearings, eventually.
     
  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    There are a flavor of super-singles that are for increased MPG called low rolling resistance tires. Those tires use a much harder/stiffer rubber compound and those tires have less traction in wet/ice/cold conditions. I ran super-singles in a HazMat tanker for 3 years that had a conventional rubber compound. I never noticed any difference in traction compared the the dual tires I have run the previous 20 years. Super-singles doesn't have to mean less traction. Prime, Inc made super-singles famous and Prime is all about fuel economy. Many people learned to equate super-single with less traction because of Prime. I have no preference between super-single and dual tires other than you can limp in with dual tires and you can't with the singles or you will destroy your wheel with the flat.
     
  9. mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    Saw some loves gas haulers with them in South Dakota.
     
  10. Shiba

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    Not a fan of them. Outside of the usual reasons, I don't particularly like being reminded of my relationship status whenever I get to work
     
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