Kenya: Why Heavy Trucks Use Spiked Wheel Covers on Highways

Many motorists get alarmed when they notice sharp spikes on truck wheels along highways, often assuming they are dangerous fittings meant to intimidate or warn other road users during tight traffic conditions.

Contrary to popular fears, however, the spikes are decorative spiked lug nut covers fitted over wheel nuts on both cars and heavy trucks and are not in place to harm or injure motorists. 

Also, the spikes are not structural parts of the wheel system, as commonly believed by many road…