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Thread: how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, man.

  1. 06-14-2008 10:07 AM #1
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    Default how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, man.

    because I counted sixteen on one, and 22 on one with 2 traliers. so why are they called 18 wheelers?
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    Maybe you could Google it?
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    Probably you seen one of those Canadian trucks...

    they are completely fried...up there

    Freeze dried socialist with very crappy roads :shock:
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    Lol well I guess just the ones with 18 wheels are called 18 wheelers. Typically when you used to see a semi it was a truck and a trailer, the truck having three axle's and the trailer having two, adding up to 18 wheels. There are so many combinations out there that its mind boggling
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    Default Re: how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, m

    Quote Originally Posted by tropolisclone
    because I counted sixteen on one, and 22 on one with 2 traliers. so why are they called 18 wheelers?
    Please tell me you are joking.


    A standard class 8 vehicle has 18 wheels: 2 steer, 8 drive, and 8 trailer. If that same class 8 vehicle is running super singles, then there are 10 wheels: 2 steer, 4 drive, and 4 trailer. Of course, if that same class 8 vehicle is running super singles on only the tractor or only on the trailer, then it will have 14 wheels. If it is a single axle tractor, running tandem wheels, then it will have 14 wheels. If it is a single axle tractor running super singles, it will have 8 wheels. This can go on and on and on and on and on and on.
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    Default Re: how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, m

    Quote Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
    Quote Originally Posted by tropolisclone
    because I counted sixteen on one, and 22 on one with 2 traliers. so why are they called 18 wheelers?
    Please tell me you are joking.


    A standard class 8 vehicle has 18 wheels: 2 steer, 8 drive, and 8 trailer. If that same class 8 vehicle is running super singles, then there are 10 wheels: 2 steer, 4 drive, and 4 trailer. Of course, if that same class 8 vehicle is running super singles on only the tractor or only on the trailer, then it will have 14 wheels. If it is a single axle tractor, running tandem wheels, then it will have 14 wheels. If it is a single axle tractor running super singles, it will have 8 wheels. This can go on and on and on and on and on and on.
    My count comes up different that everybody else: I start with the 5th wheel plus 2 steer and 8 drives. That is 15. Throw in the fly wheel and the steering wheel....that is 17. Now add in the 8 trailer wheels and that = 23. :?
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    I think that because the original posters name is Tropolisclone he is asking silly questions to get our silly responses
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    what's a tralier?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fredog
    what's a tralier?
    A things that trails behind the truck...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fredog
    what's a tralier?

    Maybe he forgot the rule: I before L except after M. :P
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    Default Re: how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, m

    Quote Originally Posted by Ridge Runner
    My count comes up different that everybody else: I start with the 5th wheel plus 2 steer and 8 drives. That is 15. Throw in the fly wheel and the steering wheel....that is 17. Now add in the 8 trailer wheels and that = 23. :?
    Now you are counting those in the wrong order. You are supposed to count the fifth wheel fifth, so you have to count the two front wheels plus the fly wheel and the steering wheel for the first four. Next comes the fifth wheel as fifth, then continue with the rest.

    If you don't count the fifth wheel in fifth place you are going to get a whole Abbott and Costello thing going on. :wink:

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    i count the fifth wheel as 5 wheels. WTF who is right??
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    I am so confused..... So how many wheels ???? 5, 18 , 3, ????? :shock:
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDiesel
    I am so confused..... So how many wheels ???? 5, 18 , 3, ????? :shock:
    A hunnerd kazillion.
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    I got 14 wheels, 15 if I count the steering wheel. I have no 5th wheel, only a pintle hook so I must be special or something. 6 on the truck and 8 on the trailer.
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    this should clear it up
    http://www.imeem.com/tillie48irish/m...ig_rig_comedy/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbpard
    Quote Originally Posted by Fredog
    what's a tralier?
    A things that trails behind the truck...
    You mean that guy in the black helicopter that follows behind me?
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    I dunno man...sometimes I have 18...but why stop there...yesterday I had 26 tomorrow I may have 30...and that's just the black & round ones

    If I count the flywheel thingy & the 5th wheel does that mean I may have 32?

    I thought somebody told me there was no such thing as a dumb question....

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    I think I got confused here, Who's on first ??
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