Re: [MV] Super Singles Pros and Cons?!

From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Wed Mar 26 2003 - 14:14:53 PST


Under "Pros" I believe that you have made a mistake. DECREASED angle before
tipping over, as the wheel base is narrower, and (incidentally) the center
of gravity is slightly higher, due to larger diameter wheels.

I could be wrong, it's been known to happen. Arthur

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Goodden" <mgmv@auroragroup.co.uk>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 3:22 PM
Subject: [MV] Super Singles Pros and Cons?!

> Hi all
>
> I've been looking into the possible pros and cons of super singles on an
> M35 and wondered what anyone's can add and what their experiences of
> them are?
>
> Pros:
> -Greater traction (when loaded)
> -All wheels on same track
> -Increased fuel economy
> -Slightly increased angle before tipping over!
> -Better in Mud and Snow situations
> -Higher ground clearance
> -Looks great! (well depends on your opinion on this one!)
>
> Cons:
> -Adjustment to speedo required (hardly a big issue!)
> -I heard issues relating to the front axles ability to cope with them,
> but nothing substantiated.
> -This old posting is quite an eye opener to the cons, but I'd be
> interested to know what anyone has to say about this,....
> http://www.mil-veh.org/archives/99-03/0623.html
> This raises some very interesting points which is why I'd be interested
> in peoples reports of their use.
>
> Can anyone out there using super singles on an M35 let me/list know what
> size singles (9x20, 11x20 or 14x20) your using and if you've any
> problems with them, or in fact have only good to say about them!
>
> Many thanks
> Mike
>
> PS.. I'll report any interesting findings back to the list!
> ___________________
> Michael Goodden
> The Global Tipi Adventure
> http://TheTipi.com
>
>
>
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