Single tires hold more weight than duals?
What is the logical reason for a single tire supporting more weight per tire than a dual tire set up? Surely there's a logical answer but I couldn’t find any. Looking at load inflation charts… ...
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http://www.engage360training.com/pdf/02ReadingaSidewall.pdf
When light truck tires are used for dual assemblies, the load capacity is reduced by 9 percent of the single load capacity to accommodate for the road crown – a slope in the road surface that allows for water drainage.
When light truck tires are used for dual assemblies, the load capacity is reduced by 9 percent of the single load capacity to accommodate for the road crown – a slope in the road surface that allows for water drainage.
