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‘The Octoauto was an eight wheel car created by Milton O. Reeves, using a 1910 Overland and four more guncart-style wheel. Over 20 feet long, Reeves claimed that by having eight tires, each tire lasted longer.’
Octoauto, 1910
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I doubt each tire last twice as long as the tires on a four-wheeled car, so having twice as many tires was a losing proposition.
Also, the increase in mechanical complexity probably meant the car was much more expensive to maintain.
do any of these still exist?