Do airlines measure the wheels on checked luggage?

Ugh, airlines and their luggage rules, right? Do they really measure the wheels on checked bags? Yes, they do! It's so annoying. It's like every little inch counts. They measure the whole thing – length, width, height – wheels, handles, the whole shebang. Usually, the magic number is 62 linear inches. I remember this one time, I went to Italy, had this gorgeous, slightly oversized suitcase. Thought I could squeak it by. Nope. Ended up paying a hefty fee. Ouch. Lesson learned! Now I'm like, super vigilant. I even measure my bag at home before I leave, you know, just to be safe. It's usually around that 62-inch mark they like, but seriously, who has a measuring tape handy all the time?! So yeah, definitely double-check with your specific airline because it can vary. Don't want any nasty surprises at the airport. What a pain, huh?