Why Do Many Semi Trucks Have Spikes On The Side Of Their Front Tires?

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Many truck drivers will mount the spikes as some kind of covering, protecting lug nuts from damage caused by street debris and corrosion.

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Many truck drivers install spikes to protect the lug nuts from premature wear caused by grit and road debris, and from rain or snow corrosion.

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Tire studs do nothing of value if the truck driver installing them is still driving recklessly and causes an accident.

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The drivers natural instinct would be not to approach Truck Tire Spikes, even if they are innocuous.

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Tire Spikes also have the added advantage of keeping other drivers at bay,

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since other drivers assume Truck Spikes are highly dangerous, like they do in movies.

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Some trucking companies prohibit ornamental wheel spikes in order to avoid a perception of aggression or intimidation,

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And in order to promote a picture that they are focused on being courteous and driving safely.

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In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks prior to the unveiling of Model Y at the Tesla design center in Hawthorne,

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The electric semi truck produced by Tesla is put through durability tests. - haymakertavern

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