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vtblazer · 01-24-2008, 08:08 PM

Why do people build trucks with big tires and 1/2 ton axles/running gear?

I'm relating to 37" and up sized tires on 6-lug half ton axles.

Besides the fact that breakage is imminent at some point, I see it as a major safety issue based on physical braking surface size and basic brake design.
Then it continues on with steering, shock and large unsuspended weight issues.
Seems crazy dangerous to me in so many ways.

Maybe I'm thinking to much into it but I just can't understand it.

01-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Answer My Peeve Why do people build trucks with big tires and 1/2 ton axles/running gear? I'm relating to 37" and up sized tires on 6-lug half ton axles. Besides the fact that breakage is imminent at some point, I see it as a major safety issue based on physical braking surface size and basic brake design. Then it continues on with steering, shock and large unsuspended weight issues. Seems crazy dangerous to me in so many ways. Maybe I'm thinking to much into it but I just can't understand it.



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