how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, man.
#1
06-14-2008, 05:07 AM
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?
#4
06-14-2008, 05:17 AM
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
#5
06-14-2008, 05:19 AM
Re: how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, m
Originally Posted by tropolisclone
because I counted sixteen on one, and 22 on one with 2 traliers. so why are they called 18 wheelers?
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.
#6
06-14-2008, 05:19 AM
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#7
06-14-2008, 05:25 AM
Re: how many wheels does an 18 wheeler have? I'm confused, m
Originally Posted by 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?
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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#8
06-14-2008, 05:32 AM
I think that because the original posters name is Tropolisclone he is asking silly questions to get our silly responses
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#10
06-14-2008, 06:07 AM
Originally Posted by Fredog
what's a tralier?
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