imported_Girn
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I work in south florida and have noticed more and more trailer pulling 48's and 53's with 4 large double wide tires and or wheels on the tandems of the trailer. Instead of 8 wheels on the 2 tandems, there are only 4. I realize that it gives the trailer more surface area when driving on soft road surfaces so as no to sink as easily but these trailers seem to be over the road units. Where is the savings with these wheels? You have a blow out and you have no choice but to pull over at that area of deflation. On conventional tires you could limp to a safe spot to pull over:interchange rest area........ With these tires you can't do that. Where's the savings on down time and safety concerning this application? I see this on CCC units and Budweiser trailers. This application look costly and self defeating........