[tropolisclone]

because I counted sixteen on one, and 22 on one with 2 traliers. so why are they called 18 wheelers?

[Jumbo]

Maybe you could Google it?

[zipy46]

Probably you seen one of those Canadian trucks...

they are completely fried...up there

Freeze dried socialist with very crappy roads :shock:

[Rockee]

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

[Rev.Vassago]

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.

[HOTROD29335]

:roll:

[Ridge Runner]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

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. :?

[Jumbo]

I think that because the original posters name is Tropolisclone he is asking silly questions to get our silly responses

[Fredog]

what's a tralier?

[Jimbpard]

Originally Posted by Fredog

what's a tralier?

A things that trails behind the truck...