Can someone please explain the small stearing wheels

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  1. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    That boy needs to keep his eyes on the road. I’d fail him on a road test in a heartbeat. Smaller wheels have been a thing for a while. Maybe not that small. My WS and Freighters both have larger wheels than the Pete’s. I’m used to a 22” wheel. Old Trucks without ps had to have a big wheel. Had to be rolling to even turn the wheel. Rather have a big wheel if I ever need to wrestle a dead Truck to the shoulder.
     
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  3. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    YEAH, back then we looked like the MARLBORO man, ha ha ha
     
  4. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Yes, you have to heave some weighton wheel when engine stops
     
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    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Now its the Michelin man
     
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  6. idriveaholden

    idriveaholden Super Heavy Hauler

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    he looks like a competent driver

    guys with their head on the ceiling & both hands at 10 and 2 are the stupid ones..
     
  7. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    It looks like someone changed the steering wheel. Plus he should raise the seat a little higher.
     
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  8. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Years ago, I looked at buying a 94ish Volvo WhiteGMC. The factory steering wheel was about the size of the one in my pickup truck. Couldn't fathom why.
     
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  9. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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  10. broke down plumber

    broke down plumber Road Train Member

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    I heard war's lowrider when i saw that interior.
     
  11. Stone Express

    Stone Express Medium Load Member

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    Back in the day we all ate in truck stops. Today, sounds like most do heathy cooking in the truck, but look at the weight difference…
     
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