What are those little yellow arrows for on car wheels?
You might’ve seen those little yellow arrows fitted to bus and truck wheels, but they have since made their way onto cars. So, what are they for? Due to the sheer density of heavy vehicles in Australia, there’s a good chance you would’ve spotted these weird little wheel nuts that seem to be in the shape of a yellow arrow. RELATED: These signs secretly warn that you’re approaching a speed camera Up until recently, they have only really been used for trucks and buses, but they have slowly been making their way onto large vehicles such as big utes. The most obvious example is the new Ford Ranger Super Duty; a more heavy-duty version of the existing Ranger, putting load-carrying capabilities higher on the priority list than passenger-carrying capabilities. That means additional underbody protection, a larger 130-litre fuel tank, raised suspension, and a strengthened chassis to cope with the increased carrying and towing loads. It also means different wheels, and if you are eve...
