Date:         Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:02:03 -0400
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Max Load Rating Calculation
Comments: To: "Forhan, Thomas" <thomas.forhan@mail.house.gov>
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I really don't think any of this is that much of the problem.
I think the real problem is being loaded to the max.
going real fast  and say...hitting a real big deep
hole in the road.  This would put maximum force
on only that one tire/wheel.   To calculate this force.....well
good luck.
                                                        Eric

"Forhan, Thomas" wrote:

> Larry, what you've heard makes sense for regular vehicles - add 10% or so
> for overloading, etc.
>
> Now think about syncros, and how they can be used/abused off road. Here is a
> picture of my fully loaded syncro westie heading down a steep, rocky road.
> http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/trips/peters-mill/img/3-wheelin.jpg .
>
> Only three wheels are on the ground, so at max GVW I would have a minimum of
> 1839 lbs of load on each tire in contact with the ground (5512/3 = 1839).
> Also, from the incline shown in the picture, you can be sure that the front
> two tires were taking most of the weight...it would not surprise me to find
> out that each of the front tires was supporting close to 2000 lbs.
>
> I guess the moral of the story is that calculations help to get a range, but
> in the real world the loading can easily exceed the theoretical.
>
> Tom F.
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