can they still drive??
i drive sometimes and see these HUGE chunks of tires and i wonder, did that blow out make the truck stop, or do they keep on rolling??
2007-08-01 00:57:15 · 7 answers · asked by joey322 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
they are called retreads they go over the actual tire to add tread back to the tire without having to replace the whole tire so when one comes off the tire just has no tread
2007-08-01 01:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Tractor Trailer Tires
2016-09-29 04:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by lemelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they blow a tire on the trailer or even the back wheels of the tractor they can still drive, at least for a while. They are all double tired, so when one goes they just lose the rubber and can move on until they find a place to replace the tire. Now, trailers that are extremely heavy may have to replace the tire right away or risk blowing the second tire due to the weight.
2007-08-01 01:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by cyclist451 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what tire is blown. Most of the tires that come apart like that are recaps, and they can not be used on the front wheels. The rear wheels are duals, meaning that there are two tires next to each other. Most times the truck will continue to a safe spot (off the road) and call a tire service to replace the tire. If they are close to a service facility, they may continue to drive to get there!
With a dual axle trailer, there are 8 tires in the rear (4 on each side). The trailer can travel with one flat or blown tire for a good distance.
2007-08-01 01:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do this because most of the tires on these trucks are recaps (retreads). The recap blows off and leaves pieces everywhere. Some stop if they can hear the flat tire flopping around.
The steer tires (front) are always new, not recaps. This is the law. The drive tires and trailer tires can be recaps. They cost about 1/2 of what a new one cost.
2007-08-01 01:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The trend is toward new trucks with wider trailer tires and drivers too those new designs run cooler and quieter. WE will still call 10 wheelers 18 wheelers won't we?
2007-08-01 01:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no because the wheel will turn them to the side
2007-08-01 01:07:39 · answer #7 · answered by trevontay w 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋