# How Are Heavy Semi-Trucks Jacked To Change Tires?

> Semi-trucks are some of the longest, biggest, and heaviest vehicles on the roads. Semi-trucks — and here's what "semi" means on a semi-truck — are wide, averaging 8. 5 feet, and can reach 70 to 80 feet long.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1835567/how-heavy-semi-trucks-jacked-change-tires/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6807ada44d57dfff5ef31369)
- **Published:** 2025-04-22
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #semi #trucks #change #feet #heavy #jacked #tires #averaging
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