Super single advice....

[AE Iceman]

Anyone care to give me the pros and cons of super singles, particularly is ice and snow. Twin screw tractor

[Cerberus_Kelpie]

Thanks to the Gods for the Cavalry.
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Super Single wides:

Pros--
1) better Fuel Mileage(?).
2) better ride(?).

Cons--
1) Truck cannot move when a single wide is flat as opposed to Dual Tires.
2) Initial costs incurred for purchase of Wheels and Tires and installation as opposed to purchasing a complete set of Dual Drive Tires.
3) Cannot use on Trailers except those trailers that are using them already.
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I believe they do not offer any better traction in Snow, in Mud or on Ice than ANY other tire setup.

--your results may vary.
See your Tire Dealer for more conclusive information--
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Without proper maintenance of Steer Tires, using Single Wides or Duals do not make any difference.

[delta5]

I have talked to several O/O's about them and they all said that when their super-singles wear out, they will go back to regular duals. I guess they ride nice, but are terrible on ice and snow, especially going up steep hills.

[delta5]

I also found out that when you blow a super-single, 9 times out of 10 you crack and destroy the rim. So there is an added expense right there. I am told the tire shops keep super-single tires already mounted on new rims because of this too.

[AE Iceman]

Thanks guys, I know some have inner liners like nascar that allow them to be driven several miles after a blowout.

[Cerberus_Kelpie]

Originally Posted by Companyman

Thanks guys, I know some have inner liners like nascar that allow them to be driven several miles after a blowout.

True Sir yet like delta5 stated, wouldn't driving on a Rim with a flat tire as well destroy the Rim since it is only Aluminum therein incurring additional cost especially if say your load wt is from 30k-44k??

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