Super singles

I've had 3 blow out and never lost control or even a rim....The last one went at 65mph just under gross, wasn't even sure I lost one until it shredded and appeared in my mirror, I did hear it though...I have to believe, from my limited experience, that loss of control is due to a bad decision of the driver once they have a blowout...

 

My trailer is currently equipped with super singles. They aren't too bad. Just check your tire pressure and inspect for wear regularly.

I drive curvy 2 lane rural roads all the time and havent any problems yet. Knock on wood.

 

I still have my original set I bought 5 1/2 yrs ago & 320,000 miles. They will need to be replaced for this winter, but will have at least another 30K on them by then.

 

If the front goes and takes out the back, then yes, you can bet that tanker is going over. But I have seen many with blown out SS tires, just none were on a tanker, always a van trailer.

 

i saw a super single blow out yesterday. the axle was on the ground. leaving the driver no way to limp to a shop for a tire repair.

 

Are you sure something else didn't break? It should have been sitting on the rim first.

 

That is another problem with SS tires, if it blows out, you can count on replacing the rim as well if you are loaded. Every tank we have with SS that have had a blow out (twice with me pulling it) needed the rim replaced. Just a poor design I thing. All you save is about 100 lbs on each wheel but loose all the saftey and piece of mind IMHO!!

 

Our new Pete's have them for weight savings or so I'm told to offset the heavy PACCAR motor..

The tank I'm pulling now has them I'm not really noticing much difference versus duals..

I also agree with the above posts and blow outs, had one let go on a covered wagon I was pulling back in the mid 90's I sat on the shoulder of an off ramp for hours waiting for a replacement....

I hope tire shops stock them now because back then it sure didn't seem they did..