What does dual rear wheels mean?

The technical term is “dual rear wheel”, called dually or DRW for short, and it all comes down to increase safety and stability when towing. With two wheels instead of one, a truck can distribute the weight of a payload more evenly and have improved stability when towing loads like horse trailers or large campers.

What is a dual wheel?

A dual rear-wheel truck (DRW) – often referred to as a dually – is a heavy-duty pickup truck with two rear wheels on each side, allowing more road contact and width for greater stability, balance, and traction while driving.

Why do trucks have double rear wheels while cars do not?

How many rear wheels does a dually truck have?

Duallies A dually truck is officially known as DRW, short for dual rear wheel. It contains two pairs of rear wheels, for a total of six. It’s easy to spot a dually, since that extra set of rear wheels gives the truck a much larger appearance that rarely goes unnoticed.

What’s the difference between a dually and non dually truck?

As previously mentioned, a dually truck is a standard truck with an extra set of wheels in the rear. The reason most people would choose a dually over a non-dually truck has nothing to do with style and everything to do with capability. The extra set of wheels allows for more capability.

How is a dual wheel attached to a Triple Wheel?

T-Rail Snap-On in Silv… Rail is continuously welded to the the dual wheel rim, so it’s essentially a part of the rim itself. The outer dual is attached to the inner wheel using hooks that attached to the in place of the tractor’s wheel nuts/bolts

What are the benefits of a dual wheel truck?

A dual wheel vehicle, or “dually,” has four tires on the rear axle instead of only two for increased load capacity. Dual wheel vehicles are ideal for towing and hauling heavy loads for an extended period of time. They provide even distribution of the vehilces load and can increase traction in most driving conditions.