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weight distrobution

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by gharr8, Apr 22, 2010.

  1. Apr 22, 2010 #1
    gharr8

    gharr8 Bobtail Member

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    Best advice to distribute weight. more weight on the tandems than on the drives??? currently, weight is even but could move some weight back to tandems?? my tires, my truck. would like to save wear on drives. now at 72k

    thankx
     
    gharr8, Apr 22, 2010
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  3. Apr 22, 2010 #2
    jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

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    even is best, or a tad heavier on drives
     
    jtrnr1951, Apr 22, 2010
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  4. Apr 22, 2010 #3
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    IMHO the ride is so much better with the weight as close as possible to each other. I use to always load trailer heavy when it wasn't my trailer and tires but the ride would be terrible.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2010 #4
    jedi_tev

    jedi_tev Light Load Member

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    For me it depends on my load, my fuel, the routing, the distance of the run. I like to keep the load and truck as close to balanced as possible. Sometimes I'll shift weight to the tandems for I can run with more fuel. It's nice to have a day or two w/ out stopping for fuel.
     
    jedi_tev, Apr 22, 2010
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  7. Apr 26, 2010 #5
    Trouble65

    Trouble65 Medium Load Member

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    Having an extra 2000 pounds will not save wear on your drives. However more weight on the drives would be safer in my mind, especially in wet road conditions.
     
    Trouble65, Apr 26, 2010
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  8. Apr 26, 2010 #6
    Allow Me.

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    Heavier on the front end if given a choice. (drives VS trailer tandems)
     
    Allow Me., Apr 26, 2010
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  9. May 6, 2010 #7
    dab11999

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    It's always better to go heavier on the drives. You get better fuel mileage because you're pulling the load instead of dragging it. Heavier on the back causes your drives to bounce up and down and that forces your fuel pump to try and compensate even though it doesn't really need to.
    Also gives you better traction on wet or slick roads.
     
    dab11999, May 6, 2010
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