Re: OT a little, 2 vs. 1

From: Punch (2punch.crash2000@AHM.com)
Date: Mon Jan 20 2003 - 07:08:41 EST


""Mallett, Donald B"" <Donald.Mallett@BNSF.com> wrote in message
news:0F45A7A5E62CD211B8CC0008C7A402F013BCD4C7@ftwntexmp002.bnsf.com...
>
> What is the advantage of having dual wheels on a pickup or I should be
> asking what is the advantage of two wheels over having 1 wider tire?
Cindy
> asked me this and I couldn't come up with anything other then, it might be
> cheaper for 2 standard tires then 1 wide tire.

I beleive its to cary more weight, if one goes flat you still have 3
carrying the weight!

they do make a single tire for truck rigs though!!!!

punch



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