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sonocativo said:
Its funny, how simple things can get so complicated...lol
yet so simple. I just love messing with the minds, keeps them functional and exercised regularly....haha
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then try sudoku
 
Hey sonocativo, I don't think it will make any difference between dual tires and super single tire, because if dual tires and one blows, others is going have to deal with extra weight on it and can go blow up easily. I see single supersize as advantage because of more footprint on road than dual could offer.
 
Yea I've seen semi trucks with super single tires before. I can imagine how expensive they are for sure. I wonder how much it costs compared to dual tires.
 
Probably a bit cheaper than dual, maybe these two guys knows the answer :dunno:

sequoias said:
Yea I've seen semi trucks with super single tires before. I can imagine how expensive they are for sure. I wonder how much it costs compared to dual tires.
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jonnyghost said:
Gas engines make more horsepower, diesels produce more torque. Most people aren't looking for pulling power with a motorcycle, they want hp and acceleration. Plus a gas engine will rev faster and higher where most of it's hp is made giving it better 0 to 60 speed. Diesels make all the torque and power low in the rev range and that is good for pulling.


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Depend what set diff and transmission ratio you choose.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr3ptMgMJNY]Racing Nissan GTR VS Duramax Diesel 1/4 mile drag race- start video @3.55 sec - YouTube[/ame]

Racing Nissan GTR VS Duramax Diesel
 
diehardbiker said:
Hey sonocativo, I don't think it will make any difference between dual tires and super single tire, because if dual tires and one blows, others is going have to deal with extra weight on it and can go blow up easily. I see single supersize as advantage because of more footprint on road than dual could offer.
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I learned few drivers who own semi-truck with super single tire and they complained about poor traction during snow/ice. I checked all tires tread depth and looks good to me. My manger told me that's normal for super single tire issue about traction. The super single tires are better fuel efficiency than dual tires.

The super single tires are PAIN in ASS to remount/mount with hammer and pry.

sequoias said:
Yea I've seen semi trucks with super single tires before. I can imagine how expensive they are for sure. I wonder how much it costs compared to dual tires.
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No clue. I don't see any price tag on them. My better guess that super singles are cheap than dual tires due single RIM.

sonocativo said:
I think the super singles are dangerous, a tire blows there is nothing to back it up like a dual wheel.
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That's why most newer trailers or trailers with mod have auto inflate tires system.

That's mean if tire got low PSI then it got auto inflate itself. If tire or auto inflate tires system got leak then auto inflate tire got alert light or alert sound that's where driver can see/hear and pull out and check all tires.

HowStuffWorks "Meritor Tire Inflation System"

Also auto inflate tires system help fuel efficiency too. Low psi = poor fuel efficiency.
 
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The Highlander said:
jonnyghost said:
Gas engines make more horsepower, diesels produce more torque. Most people aren't looking for pulling power with a motorcycle, they want hp and acceleration. Plus a gas engine will rev faster and higher where most of it's hp is made giving it better 0 to 60 speed. Diesels make all the torque and power low in the rev range and that is good for pulling.


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Depend what set diff and transmission ratio you choose.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr3ptMgMJNY]Racing Nissan GTR VS Duramax Diesel 1/4 mile drag race- start video @3.55 sec - YouTube[/ame]

Racing Nissan GTR VS Duramax Diesel
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Torque rocks!!"
 
Narrower tires have better traction as they will bite into the snow, wider tires tend to float on top because of contact surface... same with better mileage, less contact surface the lesser the drag...
I pushed vehicles before, same cars either they be camaroes/mustangs...ect... the ones with street tires (narrow) pushed easily, the ones with racing tires (wide) were almost impossible to move (and this is referring to hand pushing) due to the drag
 
I'm not too sure, reason I assume because most racing cars have wider tires than normal, especially the top fuel cars. Perhaps excellent traction only on dry pavement.

The Highlander said:
I learned few drivers who own semi-truck with super single tire and they complained about poor traction during snow/ice. I checked all tires tread depth and looks good to me. My manger told me that's normal for super single tire issue about traction. The super single tires are better fuel efficiency than dual tires.
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diehardbiker said:
I'm not too sure, reason I assume because most racing cars have wider tires than normal, especially the top fuel cars. Perhaps excellent traction only on dry pavement.
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If you have narrow tires at the strip you can gain some speed but loose traction out of the hole especially with all the torque.and yes that's dry pavement, that's why they burn out to get the rubber sticky for better bite on the hole shoot !
 
diehardbiker said:
See how much torque going on when they rev up and haulin. Tractor actually tilted due to strong torque. Nice black smoke!
Semi Trucks Drag Racing, 18 Wheelers Gone Wild - YouTube
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The old diesel fuel with high sulfur cause black smoke. Now most new diesel fuel with ULSD help less emission (black smoke). That's why I don't see black smoke for LONG time even old school truck around work.

The diesel ULSDs are not good for mechanical fuel injectors (old school truck) due noise issue. So electronic fuel injectors solved a noise problem for diesel ULSD.

I love bio-diesel and smells so good like french fries. Yes, bio-diesel is better than diesel ULSD for low emission and fuel efficient but not recommend for winter or bio-diesel will become GEL so easy than diesel ULSD.
 
Well got the new fuel tank in, van starts again $35 at the salvage yard. Picking up some wheels hopefully tonight $100 and should be back on the road if she didn't dick up the trans or axles.
 
well got the wheels and damnit, wont clear the front calipers, another bullshit different size issues since she had oversized rotors/calipers for better braking, so Im going to email the guy I bought them from and see if he will refund or if Im stuck with them....its an hour and a half drive one way to the place.....sucks
 
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