# Why Did Older Chevrolet Trucks Have Square Wheel Wells (And Newer Models Don't)?

> The iconic square wheel well design has adorned Chevrolet pickup trucks since the third-generation C/K series debuted in 1973.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1914638/chevy-old-trucks-why-have-square-wheel-wells-reason/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=687c66e194e189f11ceaadfe)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #chevrolet #square #trucks #wheel #body #corners #models #newer
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