Wheel spikes are pointy protrusions attached to the rims or hubcaps of vehicles, most commonly cars and semi trucks. Most wheel spikes sold are made out of plastic painted to mimic metal, and are meant mostly as novelty items.[1][2][3] The safety and legality of wheel spikes has been often questioned, and they may constitute a traffic violation in some jurisdictions.[4]
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