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Weight distribution. It prevents damage to roadways.

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Q: Why do trucks and buses have double tires in the rear end?
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Why the rear wheel of buses and trucks provided with double wheels?

Weight distribution.


Why trucks and buses have double tyres in the rear end?

They have double tyres at the rear end so that they have enough strength to carry the heavy load or the public


Why trucks have double tyres at rear end?

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What type of vehicle are required to have mud flaps?

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Which tires of a car moves by the engine?

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How do you rotate tires on 4x4 pickup?

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What are the trucks called with double rear wheels?

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What is the best way to rotate tires when the rear tires are wider than the front ones?

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