How much weight saved with Aluminum Wheels?

[Paul McGraw]

Does anyone know how much weight is saved by exchanging 8 steel drive wheels for aluminum wheels?

[Maniac]

Steel wheel is 90 pounds and aluminum is 60 pounds

[mudpuddle]

Super singles will save about four hundred replacing eight steel drivers. Less weight, less sidewall flex, better fuel mileage, and a better ride. Everyone I talk to who has them likes them my next truck will have them.

[allan5oh]

Too bad they're not legal in all of Canada or I'd be running them.

My rpms would go from 1348 rpms at 60 to 1400 rpms. Perfect for my motor(volvo). It bogs a little too much going up hills right now.

Oh well.

[mike3fan]

Steel wheel is 90 pounds and aluminum is 60 pounds

you don't answer your phone anymore?

[silvan]

Super singles will save about four hundred replacing eight steel drivers. Less weight, less sidewall flex, better fuel mileage, and a better ride. Everyone I talk to who has them likes them my next truck will have them.

I've been noticing a lot of super singles lately, and it's gotten me thinking. Someday we'll all be driving lousy 10-wheelers.

[person]

Too bad they're not legal in all of Canada or I'd be running them.

My rpms would go from 1348 rpms at 60 to 1400 rpms. Perfect for my motor(volvo). It bogs a little too much going up hills right now.

Oh well.

So a U.S. truck with singles can't go into Canada?

[allan5oh]

yes it can, just not in alberta, saskatchewan, or manitoba.

[Orangetxguy]

Super singles will save about four hundred replacing eight steel drivers. Less weight, less sidewall flex, better fuel mileage, and a better ride. Everyone I talk to who has them likes them my next truck will have them.

I agree that Super's will save a big chunk of weight...however....Super's do flex more at the sidewall than do dual wheels...plus...If you have a flat with a Super-single, you are dead in the water, unitl a replacement tire is deliverd and mounted...which can take time..not every tire center carries them.

Can supers be replaced on the side of the road like conventional tires? Will a super fit in the spare tire carrier on your trailer?

[jegzus]

We have those super singles where I work, and everyone hates them. They don't get good traction in.... rain, snow, mud, or sand. And they have been wearing out pretty quick too.

My boss said that the company is not ordering any more trucks with them on. Just wanted to share this with you's.

[GMAN]

Can supers be replaced on the side of the road like conventional tires? Will a super fit in the spare tire carrier on your trailer?

I believe the super singles are 1 1/2 times the width of a standard single tire. I am not sure if it would fit. I am guessing that it would.

[brian]

you can change a super single on the side of the road, some guys bitch about it but theres not a whole lot more effort involved, they`ll also fit in the trailer carrier, I have em on my trailer.

[BigDiesel]

We have those super singles where I work, and everyone hates them. They don't get good traction in.... rain, snow, mud, or sand. And they have been wearing out pretty quick too.

My boss said that the company is not ordering any more trucks with them on. Just wanted to share this with you's.

What ???? Then your company is in the minority.... I run SS's and they are fine in the rain and snow... Get better fuel economy ( 7.2 avg ), ride better, and quieter.

[Ian Williams]

yes it can, just not in alberta, saskatchewan, or manitoba.

Why are they forbidden in central Canada? Poor snow performance?

[Shawnee]

Super singles will save about four hundred replacing eight steel drivers. Less weight, less sidewall flex, better fuel mileage, and a better ride. Everyone I talk to who has them likes them my next truck will have them.

You are right about that, I have been researching them and talking to people about them, 4% difference in fuel economy from what I have heard, I am ordering my next truck with them.