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Local Companies

Bob-Boyd Lincoln-Mercury Inc
(800) 621-9569

5711 Scarborough Blvd
Columbus, OH

Toyota Byers Delaware
(740) 363-2676

PO Box 16513
Columbus, OH

Toyota Direct
(614) 476-1979

4248 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH

Tansky Sawmill Toyota Inc
(614) 793-2080

2475 W Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH

Coughlin Chevrolet Toyota Nissan Inc
(740) 366-1381

PO Box 749
Pataskala, OH

Krieger Sawmill Lincoln - Mercury Inc
(614) 764-1414

2445 Billingsley Rd
Columbus, OH

Lindsay Honda
(614) 864-5250

5805 Scarborough Blvd
Columbus, OH

Nissan
(614) 418-4500

4300 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH

Tansky Sawmill Toyota Inc
(614) 766-4800

6300 Sawmill Rd
Dublin, OH

Coughlin Chevrolet Toyota Nissan Inc
(740) 366-1381

PO Box 749
Pataskala, OH

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Tire Review - CrossOver SUVs: Rear Suspension Dynamics

Higher gas prices are increasing sales of cross-over SUVs. These smaller SUVs have ditched the live axle in favor of rear independent suspension. While the designs are often borrowed from a car-type platform, some do have more travel in order to boost the off-road and load capabilities.

Where the car ends and the truck begins is difficult to determine.Why? Even if these "crossovers" use car platforms, the real line they are crossing over is how the drivers use the vehicles and vehicle dynamics. When you are looking up at one of these from under a lift, keep in mind that alignment angles and the condition of suspension are all connected in order to give the best possible ride, handling and tire wear.

The Basics
A vehicle's weight, center of gravity, height and dimensions will influence the amount of weight transfer. The amount of weight transferred equals the vehicle's weight times the center of gravity height, times the lateral or fore-and-aft force coefficient (expressed in g force), all divided by the track or wheelbase dimension expressed in inches.

Weight transfer can be reduced by lowering the center of gravity height, by reducing the total car weight, or by increasing the car's track or wheelbase width. Moving the wheels further apart works because it is expanding the base that is supporting the center of gravity. This design philosophy can be seen when comparing the different designs of the Ford Explorer over the past five years. Ford might have said that w...

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