Is there any reason the front tires on 18 wheelers have the spikes that stick out compared to inset in the rear tires?

Question

I know they aren’t spikes but couldn’t remember the term for em. Lol

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Answer 1

“for looks” is part of it. But another part is to make sure you’re aware and looking. Giant, deadly wheels of mayhem are right there. Truckers like to make them giant, deadly, pointy, shiny well lit wheels of mayhem so you don’t run into them. You say you see them and when you’re on your bike you wonder if they’ll maim you. THAT is the point of them. To make you more aware.