SRW towing? Not for me!! *
12-20-2011 | 05:57 PM
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You must have missed the multiple post many of us have shared proving a DRW has disadvantages.
Ask any semi driver how dangerous bobtailing can be?
Less contact pressure per square inch, most boats do not have enough tongue weight to make a dually tow safer.
Less fuel milage, wider, less aerodynamic, more rolling resistance.
Harder to maintain and check inside dual tire pressure, which is unsafe if not maintained.
More expensive tires
Harder to rotate
More expensive up front price
HORRIBLE in the snow, can also drive worse in the rain. Even in 4WD. The rear tires fight the front. Also the outside duals have to cut their own path which result in the inside duals losing pressure and the rear fishtailing.
The main positive is when hauling weight IN THE BED over the axle. Slide in truck camper, hauling a pallet of block, etc.
Ask any semi driver how dangerous bobtailing can be?
Less contact pressure per square inch, most boats do not have enough tongue weight to make a dually tow safer.
Less fuel milage, wider, less aerodynamic, more rolling resistance.
Harder to maintain and check inside dual tire pressure, which is unsafe if not maintained.
More expensive tires
Harder to rotate
More expensive up front price
HORRIBLE in the snow, can also drive worse in the rain. Even in 4WD. The rear tires fight the front. Also the outside duals have to cut their own path which result in the inside duals losing pressure and the rear fishtailing.
The main positive is when hauling weight IN THE BED over the axle. Slide in truck camper, hauling a pallet of block, etc.
Less contact area pressure? I assume you mean on the rear dual contact? You have nearly twice the contact area!
How hard is it really to check the tire pressure of the inside tire? LOL
What else?
12-20-2011 | 07:14 PM
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If you look close it's actually styrofoam a "beak" attatched to his trailer hitch.
But his truck is faster.
12-20-2011 | 08:06 PM
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Less contact pressure per square inch - based on this information I have pulled my wheels off my Schwinn and put them on the truck - now I have a ****load of contact area pressure per square inch.
12-20-2011 | 09:02 PM
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12-20-2011 | 09:51 PM
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12-21-2011 | 08:30 AM
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This thread is a hoot!! The total lack of acknowledging an apples to apples comparison is what gives me a chuckle. A 45-50' triple engine V on a steel trailer behind a topkick is no different than a 30' baja behind a 3/4 ton pickup.
An idiot driver in either scenario is screwed regardless LOL.
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An idiot driver in either scenario is screwed regardless LOL.
Now, for the good news, today is the shortest day of the year so each day going forward we are one day closer to Summer.
Happy Holidays!!
12-21-2011 | 08:53 AM
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[QUOTE=baywatch;3576053]This thread is a hoot!! The total lack of acknowledging an apples to apples comparison is what gives me a chuckle. A 45-50' triple engine V on a steel trailer behind a topkick is no different than a 30' baja behind a 3/4 ton pickup.
No comparison in capacities, capabilities or weights with your comparison.
Regarding your comparative, then a Semi is no different then.
I will say however, In the right circumstance, in a bad situation, it doesnt make any diff what your towing with.
The point everyone is trying to make I beleive, for the majority, is to tow with in the limits of the vehicle and the law and your comfort level.
No comparison in capacities, capabilities or weights with your comparison. Regarding your comparative, then a Semi is no different then.
I will say however, In the right circumstance, in a bad situation, it doesnt make any diff what your towing with.
The point everyone is trying to make I beleive, for the majority, is to tow with in the limits of the vehicle and the law and your comfort level.
12-21-2011 | 05:59 PM
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Sorta makes you wonder how underrated truck tires are mounted in a SRW application since in a DRW they can handle twice what they are rated for at times.
12-21-2011 | 08:15 PM
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I'm not understanding the question fully because the tire rating is the tire rating, the tire itself doesn't change - you can be advise to run less PSI which would make sense it the combined rating of all 4 tires exceeds the load capcity and that is simple to answer but you need to ask it different for me to understand - thanks.
