(Eli5) Why do Buses & Trucks use 2 skinny wheels put together on each side of the axle? Instead of just using one fat wheel?

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(Eli5) Why do Buses & Trucks use 2 skinny wheels put together on each side of the axle? Instead of just using one fat wheel?

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Sit on one big balloon, it pops

Sit on many small balloons, they hold your weight

A stick will snap. A rope will hold. Many small stronger than one big.

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