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Is a 3-wheeled car more stable if two of the wheels are at the front?

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Re: Is a 3-wheeled car more stable if two of the wheels are at the front?
« Reply #20 on: 15/03/2024 12:26:22 »
Three-wheeled cars with two wheels at the front typically offer better stability compared to those with two wheels at the back. The front-wheel configuration provides improved steering control and stability during cornering, enhancing overall safety and handling. However, the stability of a 3-wheel car also depends on other factors such as weight distribution and suspension design. Considering these factors can help determine how much a 3 wheel car costs and its stability.
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Re: Is a 3-wheeled car more stable if two of the wheels are at the front?
« Reply #21 on: 15/03/2024 13:36:36 »
Hi.

   There doesn't seem to be any question being asked, you seem to have answered yourself.   Quite often this means that you are just setting up for some sort of advertising to come later,   e.g.  maybe you are selling a 3-wheeled kit car.
    However, on the off chance you are genuinely trying to engage in or seeking some discussion -   Hello and welcome.   Your own answer does seem reasonable, although not when the car is driven in reverse.   For example, there are some competitions of agility for cars where you do spend about as much time going in reverse as going forward.

Best Wishes.
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Re: Is a 3-wheeled car more stable if two of the wheels are at the front?
« Reply #22 on: 15/03/2024 13:41:00 »
Quote from: Eternal Student on 15/03/2024 13:36:36
There doesn't seem to be any question being asked, you seem to have answered yourself.
Well, he's replying to the question asked 16 years ago by the OP (long gone).
Bumping a 16 year dead topic is suspicious, yes.
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Re: Is a 3-wheeled car more stable if two of the wheels are at the front?
« Reply #23 on: 15/03/2024 16:10:35 »
Morgan have been making 3-wheeled open-top sports cars since dinosaurs roamed the earth, They are characterised by a very hefty aircooled front engine ahead of the two front wheels, and a very light wooden frame that puts the CG between the engine and the driver. Somewhat less awful over potholes than a single front wheel, and AFAIK the CG is actually near or below the axle level so they don't have a particularly bad reputation, just a lot of slightly weird and very enthusiastic  owners.   
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Re: Is a 3-wheeled car more stable if two of the wheels are at the front?
« Reply #24 on: 15/03/2024 16:45:56 »
One can safely drive over a pothole in a 4 wheeler.

Alot trickier if there is just one wheel at the back in center position.

& as already pointed out above, if you are Reversing, then GodSpeed!

ps - Welcome to TNS RC129.
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Re: Is a 3-wheeled car more stable if two of the wheels are at the front?
« Reply #25 on: 15/03/2024 17:20:45 »
Classic Morgan 3-wheelers use motorbike engines and gearboxes, with no reverse capability! Imagine a Tiger Moth with no wings.....
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