Why no wide-based wheels on straight trucks?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by SteelWheelin, Sep 26, 2016.
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You can destroy the rim before you get to the shoulder.
We run them. When we have a flat the repair guy always
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The trailers have tire pressure monitoring so a slow leak is kept up by the on board air brakes system. -
I remember one time blowing a single in the middle of nowhere in AR. Went to the nearest approved tire shop and sat for 2 days in the guys lot while they found another one.
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I'm kicking around the idea of putting singles on my truck. Only thing is I don't see any available in 24.5
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The overall width or stance is about 6" narrower than a pair of duals. I'm sure it varies somewhat with offset. I'm not sure I'd want that on a straight truck unless you were always hauling the light gravy. Also they are a bit soft and have a spongy feeling to them. Slightly smoother ride but kinda squirly in ruts, so there is a pro and con there.
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