Super Wide Singles

rtz549 wrote:
If the tire makers made these tires in sizes that would fit dual wheel pickups; would you run them?

YES! If there were a true super-single setup available... that used a 17", 18" or 20" wheel and in a tire size that would fit on an un-lifted pickup truck (ie. 34" diameter or less) and with a load rating that met my needs (5000lb+) and matched the diameter of an available front tire... I'd buy them in a heartbeat, regardless of cost!

Unfortunately, I don't believe that such an animal exists. I have spoken with representatives from several tire manufacturers (Michelin, Falken, & Toyo) and they have all said that they don't think there is a market for them. But if somebody were willing to front the development and production cost, there's no question that a real truck-camper-specific-super-single could be made.

There are some tires that come pretty close, like the MT's that Jefe runs, and the 37'x12.5-16.5" military hummer tires (with beadlock rims!). Sadly, I have yet to find a tire/wheel combo that addresses all of my needs :(

I think they would work great for driving on sand?

I have been using 19.5's for the past 8 years and I am a huge fan of them! However 19.5's will never be "great for sand". Good sand performance is dependent upon being able to run low tire pressure. Increasing tread width without lowering the pressure does not solve the issue. The lack of a true bead-bump on 19.5 (& 22.5") wheels means that the tires cannot be aired down without the risk of de-beading. The stiff sidewalls don't help either.

Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll find the perfect tire someday.
Cheers
-Mark