Not Quite Yet Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I have been registered for a while just lurking in the tall weeds and now we are thinking about venturing over to the "Dark Side" :-) (Kinda about half way, partly, semi retired) I currently tow with F350 and after a trip through the Northwest (from Texas to Seattle and back) pulling a loaded cargo trailer I have decided that this will not be enough truck to get'er done. So, in saying that I have been looking on the inter web I have located a possibility, but not sure about the super single. Are they more expensive, does it save weight, how hard is it to go back to duals. It is cummins powered, auto shift, 500K plus a few miles. I didn't know if this would be one to pursue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Super single are ~$900 vs $600 x 2 for duals. They do save weight. The issue is, was the truck a "true" super single truck with an extended axle or is a conversion that's harder on wheel bearings? With "our" weights it's not as critical but you need to do your homework if singling is in your future. FWIW i'm looking at a similar set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzlnut Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 another disadvantage with super singles is you dont have as good of traction that you would have with duals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 The other question is, single axle, or tandem? If single and you have a tire issue, there would be no limping in to anywhere until the nice guys with their nice prices come to change out your super single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Are you planning on singling the truck or keeping it tandem? If you want to single, it might be best to go with dual rear tires. There are various threads and posts on here about the pro's and con's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I would not turn away from super singles. You probably will only buy tires 1 time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I would not turn away from super singles. You probably will only buy tires 1 time. Tires age out in 6 to 7 years, unless you don't plan to keep it that long you will buy more than (1) set of tires. Curt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 another disadvantage with super singles is you dont have as good of traction that you would have with duals Go-forward traction is the same until you change the axle count or tire rubber compound. Stopping traction is the same until you change the tire rubber compound. The only exception might be on ice: unchained duals might help you find a non-icy spot that unchained super singles didn't find, but I suspect most HDTers here have set the parking brake long before they'd be in that situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Quite Yet Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thanks for the info. We will process it and let ya know which way we end up going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Go-forward traction is the same until you change the axle count or tire rubber compound. Stopping traction is the same until you change the tire rubber compound. The only exception might be on ice: unchained duals might help you find a non-icy spot that unchained super singles didn't find, but I suspect most HDTers here have set the parking brake long before they'd be in that situation. We disagree some what. Tread pattern, tire contact patch, weight on the axle and type of surface make a difference too. Most super singles we havie seen do not have an aggressive tread pattern as that hurts fuel mileage. As such if you get on wet grass you may just sit and spin. A set of duals with a steer tire type of tread pattern will probably do the same but a set of duals with an aggressive tread pattern may be able to dig in depending on weight on the axle. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 On a second issue, are you going to be commercial? ("loaded cargo trailer"). And if not, have you looked into ins? Lots of co's won't insure an HDT w/o a RV behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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