โSep-28-2017 06:18 AM
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โSep-30-2017 01:25 PM
Bottom line, European heavy trucks drive on 4 or 5 axles just fine and tandem seems to be well more common than side duallies.
โSep-30-2017 10:38 AM
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โSep-30-2017 08:57 AM
SidecarFlip wrote:
Time to step up to the new Ford F450 Super Duty, a mere $94,000 comfortably equipped.
Should call it 'Super Stupidity' instead.
โSep-30-2017 06:26 AM
โSep-30-2017 06:13 AM
โSep-29-2017 09:06 PM
Kayteg1 wrote:
Yeah, but Sprinter is not 2.5m wide and how many 350 Sprinters sell in Europe?
Working on both continents, I observe that it is using different approach to start with.
Europeans on the average have less money to spend, so they do their homework and go with
"spend more up front and save a lot later"
US citizens go more "buy on impulse, buy cheap and worry later"
Vide all those gasers v/s diesel truck disputes.
Obviously you will find exceptions on both sides. ๐
โSep-29-2017 06:59 PM
โSep-29-2017 06:47 PM
Kayteg1 wrote:
I was thinking about the difference in dual tires between US and Europe.
In Europe tandem inline is partially forced by narrower roads and you often see double steering axles, what is unthinkable in US, but thinking about it, inline wheels on sharp turn will bend and tires can bend a lot, while US dually have 2 tires turning at different speeds against each other.
I had 3 axle equipment trailer and did not have excessive tire skidding unless I come to jack-knifing it.
Bottom line, I love to watch the movies where 4-axle trucks take 120% grades.
โSep-29-2017 06:41 PM
Kayteg1 wrote:Bedlam wrote:
The success of Tatra was indirectly due to Hitler. The Germans stole Tatraโs rear engine car design to use in Porsche and VW and told them to get out of the car market to focus on trucks.
Tatra was making limos during Cold War.
Big power for the era, but cheap tires and lack of electronics with rear engine did not let the power to be used very often.
They really suck in the snow.
โSep-29-2017 06:39 PM
โSep-29-2017 06:34 PM
pnichols wrote:
U.S. owners might not be willing to keep replacing rear tires, often, due to tread scrubbing on hard road surfaces ... from a "bother" viewpoint ... not a "budget" viewpoint.
Tandem's tire wear is OK on soft surfaces, but not as good as side-by-side duals on hard surfaces.
โSep-29-2017 04:01 PM
Bedlam wrote:
The success of Tatra was indirectly due to Hitler. The Germans stole Tatraโs rear engine car design to use in Porsche and VW and told them to get out of the car market to focus on trucks.