Truck traction and stability tests on ice reported; 4-wheel drive is safer than either front wheel or rear wheel drive on surfaces with low friction coefficients; front wheel drive is good on straightaway, but undesirable on curve; rear wheel drive vehicle is apt to go into flat spin when excess torque is applied to driving wheels; tests for which two heavy duty trucks were used. (See also - discussion p 103-6)


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    Title :

    Traction and stability of front, rear, and four-wheel drive trucks


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- Trans


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    18 pages


    Remarks:

    Illustrations


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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