What is the purpose of having dual wheels up front?

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Fernando Mendes
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What is the purpose of having dual wheels up front?

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What is the purpose of having dual wheels up front. Never heard of it.
Anyone has a help(answer) for me?This question was made for me from a friend of another forum. :shock:
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John V Cliche
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Re: What is the purpose of having dual wheels up front?

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Floatation AKA they aid in reducing "ground pressure" therefore the vehicle/tire will sink less( as in soft ground )

Hope this helps
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Re: What is the purpose of having dual wheels up front?

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Also, in having 4 tyres up front you get more grip, you also have the ability to fit the steel tracks which were available, to give even more grip.
Don't say can't as anything is possible with time and effort.

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Re: What is the purpose of having dual wheels up front?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZg5kwqF ... re=related :shock: :mrgreen:
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