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Originally Posted by TankerYanker  The majority of people/companies running them are doing it to save weight. Some run tag axles, aluminum hubs, even carbon fiber springs all to get the light weight down. Smaller fuel tanks, fiberglass cabs, smaller engines, you name it they'll shave it. They are really expensive, and if they fail alot of times it will wipe out the wheel also. Personally I think they look really cool but I'd rather not have to deal with them. | They are designed for saving weight.They were originally developed for the tanker market as they are paid on gallons of product hauled. They are showing up on more applications now. I have run them and they do offer a smoother ride, but they suck in the winter and if one blows, well you can kiss goodbye anything that comes in contact with the flying rubber!!
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