The never ending debate..SRW vs DRW
So I've been reading for days about this and have read mixed reviews on the topic all of which don't directly relate to my situation so I thought'd I'd ask someone with some experience towing. I j...
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Bedlam wrote:
Two sidewalls per tire give you eight sidewalls.
I will argue the wider track does not do as much for stability because the frame is not hard mounted to the axle. The width of the suspension is the same on a SRW and DRW. It will help tracking if the rear width of the truck matches the trailer.
The DRW's stability advantage is due to stiffer sidewalls by having twice the number of tires and typically heavier suspension components. If you put stiffer sidewall tires and suspension on a SRW, you will see stability also increased.
Regardless of the attachment method the added width will increase stability. Imagine a bike with training wheels. Move those training wheels inward they have less effect. Spread them wider and the bike becomes harder to tip over.
While the frame is not hard mounted to the axle, the axle does not flex. The suspension will eventually hit a stop.
On a dually the suspension/axle is wider than the frame producing stability.
