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any thoughts on using super single tires on the rear of a big bolt. wheel issues, size issues ect.(could be an interesting look if it could be pulled off)

What bolt pattern do you have, may be hard pressed to find super single wheels?

I've got a set of Dayton adapters, and could use super single Dayton wheels, even thought about it.
They'd be pretty tall tires compared to the 38" fronts I have, and I'm not sure the whole package would look right.

Grigg

Here is a link to the super single conversion I did on my '53 Mack. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?showtopic=7833

the wheels would need to be custom, and i would need to make some front end modifications to make super single work and look ok, a 454 shoe horned in should make them turn round and round.

not certain but i think the weight diff between a super single mounted and standard wheels and tires is about 175 lbs.

that conversion looks great on your mack, a pic at an angle might show it off a bit better.

Tom

grig, i think alot of the final look,astetic value when using a super single swap would be determined by the style of the bed and wheelbase.

Well, I was thinking they wouldn't look right on an AD truck like mine.
Putting them on the front is not practical, they'd hang out of the fenders and the contact patch being farther out would make steering more difficult.
Therefore I was only considering them on the rear, and no matter the bed type they'd look out of place on a 48 truck, at least if trying to appear original or close within reason, which is my goal.
The rears being larger than the front wouldn't help the looks either.
... I did think about it, and that's my opinion/conclusion,
Grigg

I'll update those photos first chance I get to show the Mack from the side with fronts in the picture as well. The rears are 44" tall and the fronts (11-22.5's) are 42" tall. There are low profile super single drive tires available that would come closer to matching a smaller diameter front tire as would be needed on an AD truck to clear the fenders.

I like the look of the super singles on my Mack and was pleased with the conversion. I think they would also look good on an AD truck if done right, it kinda gives them a big hot rod look. However they definitely wouldn't look right on a truck with a flatbed or something of that nature. If your looking for a stock look then stock wheels are what you should use.

I think you read my mind, a hotrod dump look. I think in a strange way the dump bed will work with a hot rod big bolt, working on some drawings. tossing around a shaved look. any ideas would be apprciated