(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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If you look up “wide base tires” One fat tire is also an option. I see it in mexico a lot, I’ve been told they do better on washed out roads, but the guy that told me that isn’t a truck driver…. and doesn’t own a car.

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