(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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Probably because of tire explosions. If only one of the two skinny tires blows up, it’s a smaller explosion and easier to replace than one big tire.

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