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 ReliableTowing |
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Posts: 1898 09/27/2008 00:35
TRAA 10150 Wisconsin |
There are a couple out there now.
How are they doing, does it help, any problems Would chains be just as effective http://www.onspot.com/ for snow & ice Thanks |
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Posts: 98 09/27/2008 09:39
July 2008
California |
Steven,
I used 2x4 last year here in Truckee. Am at the base of Donner Pass. My whole area is the Sierra Nevada mountain range. And the 2x4 did fine, but I did chain both the fronts and the rears a few days. I can tell you I spent a lot of time putting on and taking off chains. This area has a few neighborhoods that the streets are actually higher than the mountain passe's, and actually much steeper. I did just recently purchase a 4x4 C-5500 wrecker because I finally was able to secure a storage lot here in Truckee. And felt that I didn't want to delay our response time because of time chain installation. And quite frankly some of the grades on these side streets makes it much safer to have traction to all four wheels. Plus with the addition of rotation I have to be able to get to each and every call, no matter where it's at. And here, we simply need the 4x4 capabilities to do that effectively. As far as problems with the 4x4 system. I haven't heard of any. And as a matter of fact a few company's in and around Tahoe have C-5500 and have nothing but praise for there trucks. 
As you can see am double chained on my rears in these picture's  .
Just another winter day running around the Sierra's. And just one set of chains, they did a more adequate job. Hope this helps, and if I can answer any other questions just give me a call. Dennis
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ReliableTowing |
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Posts: 1900 09/27/2008 09:57
TRAA 10150 Wisconsin |
Dennis
Those pictures w/ all that snow are awesome - can't wait Did you ever look at 0nspot chain automatic systems I've talked w/ some over the road drivers that love them, just not sure how the work at slower speeds and braking Good luck w/ the new truck and location in Truckee Steven 
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Posts: 99 09/27/2008 10:57
July 2008
California |
I have also talked to some truckers that are very enthusiastic about the Onspot chain systems. And that might be the very thing for your new wrecker. Which
is a awesome truck and very capable unit. (Congrats!) But I really felt I needed the C-5500 4x4 in this particular market, to perform at the level of
professionalism, that I expect for Running Bear. As you know you never get to make a second first impression. And the two biggest things up here for law
enforcement is a rapid response time and of course proficient performance on scene. Having this particular section of the I-80 corridor and surrounding
mountain roads law enforcement is highly conciseness about secondary accidents. And do not want any delay arriving on scene.
Dennis p.s. Hope to see at the Saviour Dinner in Baltimore..... |
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Posts: 1324 09/27/2008 15:25
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I talked to a driver up here that operates a c-5500 4x4 with a 21' bed & side puller.... other than fuel milage ( 8.8 mpg has been his best so far ) he
loves his , he didnt mention any problems so far , wearing parts like brakes and such had been the same as their 2wd version of the truck
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Posts: 130 09/27/2008 17:09
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Posts: 1088 09/30/2008 13:03
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I love our 4x4 5500, we are a small operation so most nights i'm on my own. With the sp8000 and 4x4 it has handled everything
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Posts: 35 09/30/2008 18:34
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WreckMaster #99967 Colorado |
Jared, have you tried other tires besides the Goodyears? We have a 2007 5500 4x4 with a Holmes 552 and the Goodyears just don't seem to get a good bite in
snow. Like you , we get a foot of snow over night and it's plowed and melted by noon. The only time we need chains is off road or steep driveways that
haven't been plowed. I'm looking for something different when the Goodyears wear out.
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bigslim101 |
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Posts: 1089 10/01/2008 09:15
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No we havent tried other tires. It only has 13,000 miles on it. There is still some tread left even though they are almost square
 I dont think goodyears are
going to be going back on though when the time comes.
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Rocky Mt Towman |
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Posts: 36 10/01/2008 09:33
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WreckMaster #99967 Colorado |
I have 13000 on mine too. The tread is 50% and the fronts are not cupping . I was thinking of maybe using my groover on the center of the tresd to open it up a
little.
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Posts: 179 10/01/2008 19:57
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If you guys are Interested, I just mounted a set of 245/70/19.5 Sumitomo st918 drives and 718 steers for a local lumber co. who has all 5500 4x4's, and the
drivers say the rib tire in the front and the drive in the rear was better in the mucky job sites the the 6 goodyears they had prior
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Posts: 40 10/02/2008 10:44
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WreckMaster #99967 Colorado |
Thanks for the info.
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netowman |
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Posts: 181 10/02/2008 21:26
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You're welcome, Ive become pretty savvy with the gm med duty's, so if you have any questions, ask. I'll do my best to answer them.
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Posts: 232 10/03/2008 12:15 |
A few things I under stand that the DOT that runs Donner Pass has a 4x4 orange IN 4700 or 4600 4x4 tow truck
and i wish gmc make a 25,000 gvw 4x4 that would be nice,,,,,,,,,,i tried to price out a 4700 4x4 but the price was crazy and nobody as far as I can tell is makeing 4x4 int 4700 wrecker just GMC's |
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Posts: 134 10/03/2008 13:26
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Now a 25,950 GVW, air ride/air brake chassis, crew cab w/ 4X4 and maybe a 84"CA Century 3212 wrecker- That would be a ride that everybody that sees snow
would love to have! Have a good day! Matt
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