Posted by willie in mn on October 07, 2007 at 19:24:27 from (205.188.117.74):
In Reply to: Re: Why 73,280 lbs? posted by thejdman01 on October 07, 2007 at 18:40:46:
The 18k on single axle is for duals, like a drive axle or trailer, or super-singles. Look closely at a typical truck tire, it will be rated by the maker at around 6100-6500# when used as single, around 5400# each when used as duals. Also, most states, think even the interstates, limit load to 500# per inch tread width. Used to be 600# in some states. This is why some dumps & transit mixers use super-singles on steering. Extra tread width give extra capacity. Normal steering axle is rated to 13000# by the maker, unless special ordered.
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