Why small bolt pattern?

Who knows? Why do manufacturers do "anything," I'm sure "they thought" it was a good idea

Why did some cars (Not just Mopars) have left hand wheel studs? Why did/ do heavy highway trucks have LH wheel studs?

Now I'm 65, and "back then" I don't remember a whole crapload of cars with LH studs on the side of the road, LOL because the nuts came loose on one side. I ALSO don't remember seeing any GM cars with "all RH" studs on the side of the road either.

What I DO remember is having to watch tire store jocks like a hawk to be sure they didn't get out the 3/4" impact and strip my LH studs!!!!