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Old 04-13-2011, 11:37 PM
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Default Re: All aboard..

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Originally Posted by scalelover View Post
A lot of the buses I see with tandems run a standard dual tire for front axle and only a single skinny tire on the rear axle it's not a super single or even a lift axle so I don't understand why?? Just curious if anyone knows why.
It is called a tag axle. Usually a trailing (behind) set up. There are several advantages to it. Larger load capacity, better rear departure angle, more braking, reduced tire wear, etc.
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