![]() It’s not illegal to use spiked lug nut covers on a tractor-trailer. Add a “cooler” appearance to the semi-truck.Provide a better shield from ice, dirt, grime, and dust build-up.Protect wheel bolts from becoming damaged or corroded.Encourage other drivers to give the truck more room and avoid blind spots.In sum, the spikes on semi wheels may be used to: It’s also thought that the spiked shape may be able to more easily whisk away grime and dust to prevent buildup. The “cool” factor may play a role in their use on 18-wheelers-in addition to the warning it sends other drivers to keep their distance from these larger vehicles. The spiked, glossy lug nut was often associated with vehicles meant to look more intimidating, like muscle cars or big trucks. Over time, people began to get more creative with the types of lug nut covers they put on all types of vehicles, not just tractor-trailers. Lug nut covers are necessary to protect wheel bolts from the elements-moisture, mud, road debris, oil, dust, and bumps and scrapes from use can cause rust or damage. ![]() At most, your vehicle may suffer a few scratches.īut what is the purpose of spiked lug nut covers? Why do some truck drivers put spikes on their semi-truck wheels? There are a few theories about why some truck drivers choose spiked lug nut covers over a more traditional rounded or flattened cover. And if the truck does get too close and make contact with a car beside it, the weak material (often aluminum, and sometimes even plastic) used to manufacture wheel spikes will crumble quickly on force of impact. Their length of only a few inches is rarely enough to come into contact with another vehicle. Although their appearance is threatening, spiked wheels pose almost no danger to other cars on the road. When you pass a vehicle 30 times the weight of your own car on the highway-and find that this vehicle also has menacing metal spikes reaching from its tires-it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to feel just a little nervous. What Are Wheel Spikes and Are They Dangerous? But are they dangerous? Let’s look at what wheel spikes really are, what they do, and whether or not they’re dangerous to occupants of other vehicles on the road. These attention-grabbing metallic spikes can be intimidating, without doubt. What you’re seeing is usually referred to as wheel spikes, but they’re actually spiked lug nut covers. So look for the tire update tomorrow night with pictures.Why do some semi-trucks have spikes on the wheels? You may have seen them before-you’re traveling down the highway, look to your left or right, and notice that the 18-wheeler beside you has a cluster of shiny metal spikes attached to the wheel. With that, the ride is like my "E" rate at 50-60# When I up the PSi on the front of the new tires, it might be a little rougher but I believe it will be OK. I am trying to get a load-air pressure chart to see what pressures need to be for what load. The rears are set at 45# since it is light. ![]() For empty pressures, I put the fronts at 50# but I might up it to 55 or 60 since the weight is 4300#. Tires are the michelin XDE-MS 12 ply "F" rated at 4080# psi. didn't measure but it "seems" like it might be out a slight bit. sides of the tires are inside the edge of the mopar fender flares. So as of now, I have 5 Rickson polished Forged Aluminum rims. gonna do some good pics with my SLR and then post on a new thread. 5" Rickson new model of wheel called "Eliminator". Cast is where melted aluminum is poured into a mold and cooled. 5" forged Ricksons is 33# and rated at 4500#. Forged wheels are made under extreme high pressure, minimizing internal bubbles making it more dense. ![]()
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