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Handling issues with different track widths?
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:57 pm
by SIM79
What are the normal handling issues with different track widths? Wider front than rear.
Re: Handling issues with different track widths?
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:07 pm
by bru21
None, it's ideal. It promotes rear oversteer and therefore reduces front under steer. Some say it's harder to drive on sandy tracks, but I think that's given more hype than it needs. My TT is 3" wider in the front. There are plenty of race cars set up like this.
Cheers bru
Re: Handling issues with different track widths?
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:02 pm
by hulsty
RE: Sand driving, that would only be an issue if you were attempting to drive in an exact straight line for a reasonable length, which would be unlikely I reckon
Re: Handling issues with different track widths?
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:18 am
by MikeH
depending on the purpose of the vehicle it varies. I've seen as much as 6 inches narrower on an offroad buggy. I'd try to keep it under 1.5 inches on a daily driver though. it's a small part of the overall package though.
Re: Handling issues with different track widths?
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:59 pm
by BJMorgo
The ultimate wider in the front than rear is a Morgan 3 wheeler (good handling). The ultimate wider in the rear than the front is a Reliant Robin, which has terrible handling as shown by Jermey Clarkson tipping one over an over at will.
I loved that episode of Top gear.