Dual Rear or Single Rear Wheels on Tow Truck?
Hi, I'm starting to research Trucks that are suitable for a TV. I've read the the HUGE discussion on Diesel vs gas so lets not go there! :-) This question is: Do I need Dual wheels or single ...
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Hi Steve. Your question is pretty general so hard to give specific advice but it all depends on what you are thinking about buying in the future. This advice is not true in all cases as it depends on some specifics but a good general rule of thumb for the modern trucks (couple years old)is:
3/4 ton or SRW 1 ton for up to around 12k GVWR FW. The SRW vehicles are generally limited by payload capacity on the rear axle and tire ratings. You could go gas or diesel with this combination based on your preference
If you are going over 12k GVWR (and definitely over 14k GVWR) trailers you need a dually to get the payload capacity. With dual wheels you generally become limited by the GCWR at that point. This is diesel land in a pickup I wouldn't even think about gas unless it was the ford v10 (dodge and chevy don't make a gas big enough in a pick up any more for this load)
There's no real advantage or disadvantage with dual wheels in non towing activities IMHO. I use a dually as a daily driver and put it anywhere you can put a car including parking garages.
3/4 ton or SRW 1 ton for up to around 12k GVWR FW. The SRW vehicles are generally limited by payload capacity on the rear axle and tire ratings. You could go gas or diesel with this combination based on your preference
If you are going over 12k GVWR (and definitely over 14k GVWR) trailers you need a dually to get the payload capacity. With dual wheels you generally become limited by the GCWR at that point. This is diesel land in a pickup I wouldn't even think about gas unless it was the ford v10 (dodge and chevy don't make a gas big enough in a pick up any more for this load)
There's no real advantage or disadvantage with dual wheels in non towing activities IMHO. I use a dually as a daily driver and put it anywhere you can put a car including parking garages.
