Super Single Conversion - Anyone actually change a flat offroad?

[goalcoach]

I am contemplating my next truck / camper build…have considered going to a 4500/5500 with super singles, but the thought of trying to change a 200+ lb wheel / tire offroad is putting me off….anyone on here actually change one of these? the idea is making me rethink whether I want to wrestle with anything larger than a 3500 srw with a 37” tire!

thanks,

art

 

[Peter_n_Margaret]

Numerous times.....
These are 80kg. You must NEVER lift them by hand and it is not necessary if your tools and technique are correct.


Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

 

[goalcoach]

Kind of what I thought, but still require a lot of manhandling even with the cable lift to the back of the truck. Confident I could get it done now, not sure in ten years!

 

[mog]

If you are concerned about getting it positioned in regards to the lug studs, a standard full size shovel under the tire makes it easy-breezy. Tons of leverage up/down and wiggle side to side. No problem with the 46" XZL (300+ lbs) on my 1017AF

If you have a pivot point type spare mount (below is planned for my Power Wagon with 40s), then smooth all the way, up and down.

 

[Peter_n_Margaret]

If you are concerned about getting it positioned in regards to the lug studs, a standard full size shovel under the tire makes it easy-breezy.

Yep. I can also do that with a pair of tyre levers.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

 

[gator70]

I am contemplating my next truck / camper build…have considered going to a 4500/5500 with super singles, but the thought of trying to change a 200+ lb wheel / tire offroad is putting me off….anyone on here actually change one of these? the idea is making me rethink whether I want to wrestle with anything larger than a 3500 srw with a 37” tire!

thanks,

art

There are robust platforms for expedition vehicles that are NOT f550 ram 5500 and that can run wheel / tires with less weight than SS 41" military tires.

 

[rruff]

I am contemplating my next truck / camper build…have considered going to a 4500/5500 with super singles,

If you keep your rear axle weight ~ 8,000 lbs you can run LT tires. Lots of goodness to that approach IMO. The stock weight is surely < 3,000 lbs, so 5,000 could be added on the rear. If you keep your CG well forward of the axle then maybe 7-8k lbs total load?