FAQ: Why Did Tractor Trailers Go To An Eighth Lug Wheel At One Time?

Why do trucks have so many lug nuts?

Why do semi trucks have spikes on wheels, you ask? They act as a protective shield for the lug nuts that secure the wheels of the semi- truck. They act as a crash deterrent for other drivers on the road that may veer too close to a semi- truck.

Are all 8 lug trailer wheels the same?

All 8 lug wheels are the same bolt circle, so that part is easy. The hole in the center differs in ID depending on the make. All 8 lug wheels are the same bolt circle, so that part is easy.

Is 8×170 the same as 8×6 5?

8×6. 5 is dodge. 8×170 is 99 up superduty fords.

What causes wheel studs to snap?

The most common cause of a bad or failing wheel stud is due to improper installation by tire service technicians, over torquing of lug nuts, or lug nuts that are not tight enough. When a stud goes bad, it snaps off the hub and creates a serious safety situation.

Are Spike lug nuts legal?

As fearsome as they look, in a conflict between the wheel spikes and another vehicle, the spikes would most likely just break off. To paraphrase, if something on your wheel sticks out past the body of your vehicle and it could hurt someone who is walking or riding a bike, it’s illegal.

What determines how many lug nuts?

I came across an article which stated that the number and size of the lug nuts are selected based on the speed of the vehicle. For example, a rim of a Tata Nano car uses only 3 lug nuts due to its small engine operating at a low top speed. However, truck rims have a large number of lug nuts of large size.

What is the difference between trailer wheels and car wheels?

Vehicles use wheels with high positive offsets which puts the tire closer to the frame of the vehicle and since trailer wheels are designed to have a zero offset so that there is even tread wear as they tend to deal with heavier loads.

What vehicles use a 5×5 5 bolt pattern?

The 5 X 5 bolt pattern is common to CHEVROLET, GMC, OLDSMOBILE, PONTIAC, BUICK, CADILLAC, LINCOLN, MERCURY, FORD, JEEP, CHRYSLER and DODGE vehicles. A full list of vehicle makes and models appears below. 5 X 5 is generally thought of as the General Motors (GM) truck and full-size car bolt pattern.

What should trailer wheels be torqued to?

Typical Lug Nut Torque Specifications for Aluminum Trailer Wheels

Lug Size	FT/LBS Torque
1/2″	90-120
9/16″	120-140
5/8″	140-160

Is there a difference between 8×6 5 and 8×165 1?

There is no difference between these fitments, just simply one is stated in millimeters ( 8×165. 1 ) and the other in inches ( 8×6. 5 ), but both fitments are exactly the same.

What lug pattern is 8X170?

A bolt circle of 8X170 would indicate a 5- lug pattern on a circle with a diameter of 110mm.

What will 8×6 5 wheels fit?

Wheels for the 8×6. 5″ bolt pattern is one of the most common 8 lug truck fitments in the wheel world today. The 8×6. 5″ bolt pattern has been used on the Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 dating back to 1946, Ford F250 & F350 trucks from 1955 to 1998, and also the Chevy & GMC 2500 & 3500 trucks from 1967 to 2011.

What happens if a wheel stud breaks?

”It is not safe to drive with a broken wheel stud because once a stud breaks, it puts additional pressure on the remaining wheel studs, causing them to eventually break as well. It is dangerous to drive with a broken wheel stud because the wheel will start to wobble and could fall off and possibly cause an accident.”

Does Walmart replace wheel studs?

Walmart needs to replace the stud. Yes..you will no longer be able to attach a lug nut in that location. Not sure about single replacement (other post says they can possibly press a new one in) but the hub can also be replaced, which the studs are attached to.

Can you drive with a missing wheel stud?

It is potentially dangerous to drive around with a missing lug nut because of the extra pressure exerted on the wheel. This pressure can damage the wheel bearings, studs, and cause other lug nuts to fall off. These problems can lead to a wheel falling off.