Would the 18 tooth sprocket King Tiger use the same tracks as the 9 tooth?

Not having studied the KT much, can I ask why the 18-tooth sprocket cannot be used with the two-part links? Those alternate links certainly have holes in the right place for the spare teeth to go through, so I just assumed they could be used regardless. But I know the Bovington KT rescued from the testing grounds has the 18T and later single links…