Why do larger trucks have some wheel rims that extend out more than the other rims?
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probably mostly for a wider, more aggressive look. however, a wider tire actually adds more traction due to more tire touching the road. this means it can also improve acceleration and braking.
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It depends. They have wide offset wheels that are mainly for looks or huge tires for off-road so they don’t get stuck
If you’re talking about the rear being wider than the front it’s called a dually. They double up the rims on the rear to increase load capacity, especially for towing. 5th wheel trailers are a common case, the ones with the long neck that anchors in the middle of the bed. They put a lot of weight on the rear axle so it’s good to have extra strength and stability.
If all 4 stick out with big fancy rims and the trucks lifted to look like a baby monster truck, it’s 99% just aesthetic.
You may see different tires on the front and back of a tractor trailer because the driver or his employer owns the truck, but the trailer is not usually owned by the same people.
Are you asking about rims like [this](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/ford/images/e/e1/2021FordE-450.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20210315101756)?
The front rim appears to stick out farther than the rear, but it’s actually identical. The rear axle has two wheels on each side, with the inner one oriented the same direction as the front (with the rim sticking out farther than the tire) and the outer one reversed (with the rim sticking in towards the other rim). This way, both of these rims are attached to the axle on one set of bolts with the rims touching each other. The rim on the front axle is shaped this way so that it is identical to the rim on the rear axle (i.e. only one spare is needed).
I’ve always wondered about the pointed spikes that stick way out past the tire. Seems like some Mad Max anti-car shit. Anyone know what those are all about? If it’s to keep me away from them, it’s working well.
My old SUV had the front wheels sticking out further than the rear wheels. It came from the factory that way. It was a full time 4wd K5 Blazer and the tow truck drivers always asked or stated it was because it had half ton axles. I have a feeling it was more for off road stability.
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