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Q: Why do heavy lorries have 8 rear wheels?
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How many wheels does a lorry has?

The number of wheels is variable according to the lorries size and the load it is able to carry. For instance, a small lorry, used for light loads, may have four wheels (as does a car), or dual-wheels on the rear axle and single wheels on the front. Larger, rigid lorries, and articulated lorries, especially, may have more than one set of rear dual-wheels.


Why buses and heavy trucks have 8 gear wheels?

so that pressure will decrease and road will not sink


Why a heavy truck is featured with 6 to 8 wheels?

Weight distribution over the surface of the roadway.


Is there an advantage to having big rear wheels 11 inches compared to small rear wheels 8 inches on a push mower?

Being that it is a push mower, the advantage is not having to lower the handle so far to raise the front wheels when making a sharp turn-around.


What are bud wheels?

They are the rims you would normally see used on heavy duty trucks with dual wheels. All the rims are the same and you turn two inside out to complete the dual rear wheel set up on the rear axle. Bud rims wheel fit Chevy, Ford and Dodge 8 lug patterns. Some Ford bolt patterns are different so not all are universal.


How to tow a 1995 Lincoln Mark 8?

Has to be towed from behind and the rear wheels OFF the ground or you will have to rebuild the transmission


Does the trailer of an 18 wheeler have 8 wheels?

Depends on the type of trailer you are pulling but for the most yes 8 wheels on the trailer 8 drive tires on the rear of the truck 2 steer tires there you have your 18 wheeler If you re using Super singles ( the single wide tires), then just 4 tires.


How many wheels are on a bus?

a bus has 8 wheels


Are 8 lug wheels better than 5 lug wheels If so what are the differences between the two. Can 8 lug wheels hold more weight or what?

The main difference is that the 8 lug wheels can carry more weight.


Are 8 lug wheels better than 5 lug wheels If so what are the differences between the two?

8 lug wheels are better than 5 lug wheels because there is a wide selection of 8lug wheels


How many wheels does a subway train have?

Each car has 8 wheels.


How many wheels does a tour bus have?

A bus has exactly 8 wheels everybody who say 4 is wrong