2006-12-29 13:44:37 · 17 answers · asked by Amanda F 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
cuz they might b flyin off in a chase n not only that it might cause some damage n hurt soembody
2006-12-29 15:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To begin with, I'm not a cop but have a reasonably inteligent answer for you. Cops often get into an emergency situation and often times these call for high speeds and/or sharp quick turns so the question I pose to you is; Would you want a wheel cover or hub cap coming at you at 80 miles an hour? Furthermore, the cost of replacing them could get pretty expensive. GOD BLESS.
2006-12-29 14:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some do . but the ones that dont have had them removed for two reason the first it that when driving at high speeds and making hard turns a hub cap may come off .
the second is that they need to check the lug nuts each day or more often if they have left there car someplace unwatched as someone may loosen them .
still one more reason is because the car is a comercial motor vechicle and in some states and prov. that means a circle check must be done each day and that includes checking that all the nuts are on and tight.
2006-12-29 14:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have hub caps not wheel covers. Wheel covers cost more and they come off during high-speed cornering.
2006-12-29 13:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To a point, it is cheaper to not have to replace the occasional lost hubcap. However, they weren't discontinued because of high speed cornering as a primary reason. The main reason they were discontinued is so our brakes can cool faster. As your brakes heat up you loose braking efficiency. Without going into a lot of details, rapid deceleration is not only a safety concern but also a useful technique in high-speed driving.
2007-01-01 00:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by deus ex machina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably come flying off during a high speed chase. Probably an easy target for somebody wanting to steal them so they can get back at the police. Cost of replacing them.
2006-12-29 13:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same reason cop cars ain't on 22's with "spinnaz"..they're unnecessary for their line of work. Maybe if they legalized prostitution and took a cut, they could justify gold rims.
2006-12-29 13:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the website below:
"To reduce the risk of third-party damage during high speed pursuits."
2006-12-29 13:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by Albertan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the cars where I work had them at one time. Unfortunately they do not hold up well in our line of work. We either take them off or they "fall" off.
2006-12-29 13:48:47 · answer #9 · answered by mikey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hubcaps could become dangerous weapons as they go flying off the car during a pursuit
2006-12-29 13:47:25 · answer #10 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋