2006-09-02 08:37:22 · 11 answers · asked by baffles_uk 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It doesn't matter what kind of "drive" you have. Two wheels on an axle turning thru an arc,- always has the one on inside turning slower -- it travels less distance then the outside one. PS: The wheels on a conestoga (covered) wagon travel the same distance on each side in a streight line, but the back wheel will not pass the front one in 100 miles!
By the way going around the "corner" makes your speedometer read a "little off" too!
2006-09-02 14:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal the wheel on the outside of the turn more and drives the longer distance too. Called line thru the turn each wheel takes. The Differential just allows the outside wheel to turn faster. Welding both axles solid the car would still turn but the tire with the least traction would squeel. So what is the question? It also is the same for rear wheel drive too. Blimey!
2006-09-02 08:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal and has been noticed even before engine propelled vehicles came into use. The differential gears in the transmission take care of the variable speeds while delivering torque to each wheel equally. Front, rear or all wheel drive; makes no difference.
2006-09-02 08:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To put it simply, your offside wheels are travelling further than your nearside wheels, i.e. the width of the wheel base x the length of the bend!
2006-09-02 08:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by G Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is normal. Your differential allows this because your outside wheel has further to travel. It is like running around a track, if your on the inside lane, you don't run as far as if your in the outside lane.
2006-09-02 08:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by herndog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if one doesn't spin faster then the other, you would always have to travel in a straight line.
2006-09-02 08:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be in the shite if it didn't AND quickly get some VERY worn tyres. Never heard of differentials then?
2006-09-02 08:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you really should take it to a garage, it sounds like your tyres are out of alignment!
2006-09-02 08:45:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
otherwise you wouldnt corner.
2006-09-02 08:54:06 · answer #9 · answered by Rich S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All thanks to a thing called a differential. Otherwise you would be upside down in a field.
2006-09-02 08:40:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋