Truck Dually Wheels

C-Bears wrote:
You should purchase the truck you need for towing the fiver you either have, or the fiver you will be getting.

It is as simple as that. It you have to have the DRW to handle the pin weight then it really doesn't matter if it is hard to park, gets .5mpg less in fuel usage, or costs $50.00 more or less to maintain each month. It is the truck you need for the job you are using it for.

On the other hand if the anticipated weight isn't even close to needing a DRW truck then don't waste your money and stay with the convenience of a SRW.

This is what I did. Had a three year old 2500HD that would have been over GVWR with my current 5er but would have done the job (marginally). I knew we would be getting a nicer (thus heavier) unit in the near future so opted to trade for a DRW. Have not regretted it one bit.

You should purchase the truck you need for towing the fiver you either have, or the fiver you will be getting.

It is as simple as that. It you have to have the DRW to handle the pin weight then it really doesn't matter if it is hard to park, gets .5mpg less in fuel usage, or costs $50.00 more or less to maintain each month. It is the truck you need for the job you are using it for.

On the other hand if the anticipated weight isn't even close to needing a DRW truck then don't waste your money and stay with the convenience of a SRW.

352 wrote:
Stability only. Weight capacity is less on a dually.

Correct (usually) if you are referring to TOWING capacity, incorrect if you are referring to CARRYING capacity.
This assumes the same engine/transmission/axle combination, theonly difference being SRW vs DRW.

The Mad Norsky wrote:
Please remember that as far as maneuverability goes, it is usually NOT the dual rear wheels that makes the difference.

LENGTH of the vehicle is the real problem, and this exists for both single and dual rear wheel vehicles.

Considering most pickups sold today are crew cab versions of some sort, adding in either short or long box onto that makes for a long vehicle, irregardless, as I said, to dual or single wheels in back.

And it is usually this length that makes it tough to turn into parking places.

Not suggesting a SRW is easy to squeeze into a small parking spot...

I hear this comment frequently but the number of dually fenders that have been hit suggests the width is an issue.

352 wrote:
Stability only. Weight capacity is less on a dually.

I think the difference in tire rating of DRW and SRW of the same tire is being misunderstood. A 17 “ E rated on a SRW is 3195lb and same tire on a DRW is 2910lb. 2*3195=6390, 4* 2910=11640 DRW are 5250lb over SRW.

Why the different rating, well not all tires are inflated exactly the same, so one tire can carry a little more of the load. Also on a road with a crown a dually can be on just two tires at times.

But as was mention before for the little more money you get so much more, Dana 80 rear end, upgrade in brakes, cooling, suspension and trans. And one solid towing platform.

I get zero "suck in, push out" movement when semis pass me...my old single rear wheel got pushed around.

We went from a SRW to a DRW, rides much better, much more stable, glad we made the switch.

NC Hauler wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
Go to the manufacturers website for that truck model and look at the specifications. You'll see that the DRW has a higher towing and carrying capacity than the same model SRW. You give up maneuverability which even with a SRW is all that great. You probably take a hit on fuel mileage too with a DRW. Plus your tire expenses increase by 50%.

Whether you need a DRW depends on what you expect to tow. SRW will tow medium sized fifth wheels easily, but when you get to the longest and heaviest fivers you'll want a DRW.

What expenses increase 50%?:h.

He stated tire expenses.

352 wrote:
Stability only. Weight capacity is less on a dually.

Have you looked at the new RAM Dually's VS 3500 SRW ???

Galena wrote:
After looking at one ton trucks with dually wheels, I prefer the one ton trucks with single rear wheels. What would I be giving up not getting the dually wheels?

I'll repost the OP question.

A DRW truck can carry up to 6k-7k depending on its configuration.
A SRW truck can carry up to 4k-4.5k depending on its configuration.

Depending on brand and year models they can have close to the same tow ratings.

I think the OP may be looking at trailers that fit in the one ton SRW trucks load carrying capacity/other capacities....so sure a DRW simply isn't needed if thats the case.

Not everyone needs or wants a DRW truck just because you or I own one.

Yeah.... I know a SRW or a DRW trucks advantages and disadvantages very well.