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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gmc6000 wrote:
As a former dually owner, I can say unless you are pulling real heavy, over 16,000 lbs and need the extra payload capacity, go single wheel. Duallys are terrible in the winter, and the ride is rough when empty. As I said, I have had both, and would never go back to a dually unless absolutly needed due to weight issues.
I agree and disagree with this. First the agree part. I would not get a dually unless you know you really need one. They do not pull any more than a 3/4 ton diesel, they just carry more weight. A 3/4 ton will pull virtually any bumper-pull TT and a lot of 5'ers. The biggest and baddest 5'ers need dual rear wheels.
If you need one you need one, so be it. If not then you're stuck buying extra tires, navigating your wide load and parking in the back of the parking lot every time.
However, the ride is not rough. I've towed with a 2002 F-350 dually and it was much smoother than my old 1997 F-250, which rode like a Sherman tank.
