They are called as bigfoot cars
This is a styling and performance thing done on many many cars. For some its because they are drag racers, for others its because they are super cars and need the large rear tires to control the power.
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ANSWER: If you'll notice, that is also the type of wheel on western wagons. The reason is because of the poor or non existant state of roads back then. Tall, thin wheels go through mud much easier then wide wheels.
They are the same size. BIG
So big or very big
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monster truck
big wheels because they are good for handling
flat top two wheels in back none in front accept ropes flat top two wheels in back none in front accept ropes
Big wheels of course. They will protect you better from falls over potholes
Of similar sizes, but different shapes, to cars today. Not so many 'mini' style cars in the 1940s.
Hot Wheels is a product name for Mattel, much like the Big Mac is a product name for McDonalds. Mattel's stock symbol is MAT.