for better traction!!
They are broader for better traction.
Because they not only need to support the weight of the truck itself - but also the load the truck is carrying.
The differential, often referred to as the "rear", is the gear housing which transmits the rotation of the driveshaft to the rear wheels. A four-wheel drive truck also has a differential for the front wheels.
Side of van along the frame Behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels Side of van along the frame Behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels Side of van along the frame Behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels
In a right turn, the rear wheels will track inside the path of the front wheels.
Duel Rear Wheels
Ford Rangers (regardless of year), and in fact most trucks are rear wheels drive. Most trucks are available with 4 wheel drive as an option, depending on model, but that is rarely engaged at all times, with the truck usually utilizing it's rear wheels for motive force.
Weight distribution.
In front wheel drive the traction comes from the front wheels while in rear wheel drive traction power comes from the rear wheels.
Ford Rangers are rear wheel drive trucks, XLT is a trim package ie power windows and aluminum wheels etc. The Ranger is availabe in 2 or 4 wheel drive but is driven by the rear wheels when 4x4 is not in use.
There are 2 up front and 2 in the rear on cars and SUV and small trucks with 4 wheels, 18 wheelers have 2 up front 1 on each side, and in the rear they have 4, 2 on each side of the trailer
drw means dual rear wheels