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Turn radius question... 200

posted by  invar on  Mon Nov 17 08:19 CST 2003
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simply put, it's because the front wheels turn a lot more.

this probably isn't a very good way of measuring it, but just try turning the steering wheel on your volvo all the way to one side and count the number of revolutions it takes. then try it on another car. you'll find you have a good 180 degrees extra rotation. or maybe it was 90.

of course the ratio of turns to the actual wheels turning may be different on each car, but still.

or you can just go outside and take a non-volvo and turn it all the way and take your volvo and turn it all the way, and you'll see. it's obvious our wheels turn sharper :)
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Kenric Tam
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