super single tires

[SNEAKY]

i know that a lot of trucks are running these. what are the benefits? cause i know when the treads comes off, they sure as hell make a lot large obstacle to avoid on the highway. they could really damaged a car, or pretty much take out a motorcycle if a rider hit one.

[grove rat]

i've seen a lot of those lately too

[Tx Redneck]

I know of no single benefit, but I have encountered many downsides to them.

Saved and Texan by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.

[Ratt]

I've heard it all comes down to price, but that could just be some bullshit I heard.

[Sean88gt]

Cost. 1 wheel, 1 tire.

[wishitwasasvt]

axle weight rating. we run 4 of our trucks with these expensive ass tires and have been fortunate enough to not have one blowout.

no upside to having them IMO.

downside is they cost around $700/piece

[Sean88gt]

axle weight rating. we run 4 of our trucks with these expensive ass tires and have been fortunate enough to not have one blowout.

no upside to having them IMO.

downside is they cost around $700/piece

What are tractor duals running these days? $600 or so?

[wishitwasasvt]

$380/piece for drive

[Sean88gt]

So you save $240 all around, some corporate guy is jerking off at those numbers!

[Baron Von Crowder]

So you save $240 all around, some corporate guy is jerking off at those numbers!

well, kinda. Most still run regulars on the steering, so they need two spares...

[Shockeruti]

Ive heard a couple reasons to go to them, but to me there all a wash.
1. Less to check on a pre-trip, IE - 2 tires to check instead of 4
2. %3 better fuel eco
3. less rotational mass
4. less weight of trailer = more weight in cargo

this is just what ive heard from my dad/people he works with. Ive heard the negatives far outweight the positives.

[wishitwasasvt]

yeah. i just had to put (4) new tires on our KW, i just about shit a brick when i went to pay.

[Mike]

Finding one in the middle of the night after a blow out is a pain in the ass, and extremely expensive.

[wishitwasasvt]

Finding one in the middle of the night after a blow out is a pain in the ass, and extremely expensive.

^^ true story bro!

[Jimbo]

I know of no single benefit, but I have encountered many downsides to them.

Saved and Texan by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.

This.

The guys who haul doubles love having them on the converter dolly because it makes it easier to maneuver when hooking up.