Why do larger trucks have some wheel rims that extend out more than the other rims?
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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
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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.
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.