Might switch to SRW for my 2014 3500

[Deleted member 995608]

Since the 2013/2014 1-tons have such a high tow capacity, my next truck just might be a SRW. I never thought I'd say that. Especially after converting my 2500 to DRW. I was hot to trot for the new body style on the DRW but dad gummit, I really don't want another DRW to drive around daily.



A couple days back, I was helping move hay on a nearby ranch and low and behold, I get another dang boulder stuck between the tires. It would not budge and to make matters worse, I had a 18' goosneck flatbed attached. Once again, had to lift rear of the truck and remove the flippin tire.



Anyone else considering the switch to SRW with a new truck?

 

[jhenderson]

Try carrying a piece of 2x4 about 2 feet long. Stand it on the ground, behind the tire and under the rock. Back up and the lumber should push the rock out from between the tires. It's been done around construction sites ever sense dual wheels were invented.

 

[NIsaacs]

Try carrying a piece of 2x4 about 2 feet long. Stand it on the ground, behind the tire and under the rock. Back up and the lumber should push the rock out from between the tires. It's been done around construction sites ever sense dual wheels were invented.

Yup, or a small chain that will fit between the tires, around the rock, then attach it to the frame or bumper and drive ahead or back, what ever works the best.



Nick

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Try carrying a piece of 2x4 about 2 feet long. Stand it on the ground, behind the tire and under the rock. Back up and the lumber should push the rock out from between the tires. It's been done around construction sites ever sense dual wheels were invented.

Yup, or a small chain that will fit between the tires, around the rock, then attach it to the frame or bumper and drive ahead or back, what ever works the best.

Nick

We know all those tricks and use them regularly for truck with steel flatbeds. What i don't like is body damage. Especially those $600 wide hip fenders. I've been running round these Ca foothills chasing/moving cattle with my wide hips since 2009 and I've yet to rip off a fender. Ain't gonna push my luck.

 

[Barry]

Mr. Hawes,

As a long time user of SRW trucks, I have come to rely on switching the wheels and tires out for 19. 5's for the added strength and security. I loved my '06 3500 SRW and wished my '09 2500 was a 3500... ... ... ..... so I added the bags.

A word of caution: The 19. 5's do not like to get off pavement. Especially here in Florida where we have sand.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Mr. Hawes,

As a long time user of SRW trucks, I have come to rely on switching the wheels and tires out for 19. 5's for the added strength and security. I loved my '06 3500 SRW and wished my '09 2500 was a 3500... ... ... ..... so I added the bags.

A word of caution: The 19. 5's do not like to get off pavement. Especially here in Florida where we have sand.

I've driven a 4500 DRW with 19. 5's so I know what that ride is like. If a SRW w/ 19. 5's is anything similar, that won't do for daily driving.

 

[Barry]

The 19. 5's do ride a little more harsh than pickup tires. Running a load F set at 70 psi will get about as close to a pickup tire ride as you are going to get. And I agree, going to the grocery store and back with 19. 5's is a little more rough than normal. But for what I do, the added safety and security is, well, priceless.

 

[Wertles]

I am sure 6 19. 5 tires would run quite rough but I run them on my 3500 SRW and use it as my daily driver. I have upgraded to blue/yellow Bilstein shocks but that wasn't due to the tires, but worn out OEM stuff. The 19. 5's are a little rougher but not at all that much different than stock. When loaded and aired up, they are sooo much better than stock. They do suck in mud and snow so I have my stock wheels for winter (I might have the last pair of Rickson chromed wheels, don't ever want them to see salt!!). Unless you are pushing the limits of your truck way beyond the rated specs, it is a great way to get the capability and safety of a DRW in a SRW.

That being said, I will be purchasing a 2013 DRW 4X4 in the next few weeks when it gets off the delivery truck. If I don't sell my truck privately before then, I will have a great set of wheels/tires up for sale.

 

[Barry]

Dang Wertles! I just spent last weekend in Batavia waiting release Monday on a 2006 FL M2 that I picked up in Hilton. How about sending some pix and price on the Rickies?

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[Bug Out]

I just went from duallys since 1999 to 2013 when they came up with 17400 tow cap for SRW. I bought a SRW because I was tired of trying to do the "dually" parking, or anything else for that reason when not towing. It has been GREAT! The 2013 tows awesome as a SRW except for my shifting issues with the 68 RFE( they are working on it). I use it as a daily driver etc etc and its has been great. I would suggest that you go with the 3500 SRW with the aisin transmission so you dont have problems. Plus the GVW is higher. Mine is lower, but I'm dealing with it and still inside caps. Good luck.

Let me add, so long as your inside the weights(axle) for tires, GVW etc SRW is the way to go.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

The new 3500 SRW has 3640 lb. capacity tires on 18" wheels and 7000 lb. axle. More capacity than the first gen dually.

 

[Bug Out]

Joe, what is the tire size on those 18's??

 

[NIsaacs]

It looks like 275/70Rx18E with 285/60R20E as an option. They both have thse same 3640 capacity.



Nick

 

[Cummins12V98]

It looks like 275/70Rx18E with 285/60R20E as an option. They both have thse same 3640 capacity.

Nick

Nice they finally stepped up the capacity!

 

[TimButterfield]

I'm considering the new SRW for our next truck. Though it will depend a bit on the next 5er we pick, I suspect the rating on the new SRW will be sufficient. MDT/HDT are not an option for us as my wife has had both knees replaced and could not climb up into them. So, RAM it remains.

 

[Wertles]

After now towing a SRW with 19. 5's and a dually, I can say that there is only a small difference in stability leaning towards the dually. I have zero regrets going this time with a dually but if I really wanted a SRW and wanted capacity, 19. 5's all the way. There have not noticed too much of a difference in ride quality of the dually with stock tires and the SRW with 19. 5's. There definitely is a difference between SRW stock tires and 19. 5's though.

 

[Barry]

I too found a lot of difference in the stability going with the 19. 5s over OEMs. I don't have the road walk when loaded that I had with the OEMs.