[alx]

this may seem like a retarded question but its been aking at me for a while now... why are atv front wheels usually taller then the rear? i could guess but i would like to know for a fact why.

flame suit on :fro:

 

[vtecprelude92]

imp: :scoot: I believe that is one of those unanswerable questions like: What cosmic force causes nappie hair to become nappie in the first place??? :lol:

 

[yimmyc88]

Dirt bikes are pretty much the same, maybe something to do with steering? Hmmm, have to think about this one.......

 

[blue_eyed_surfer2002]

im pretty sure its for increased stability and handling
but dont quote me, just something i think ive heard or read here

 

[Kracker]

im pretty sure its for increased stability and handling
but dont quote me, just something i think ive heard or read here
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Bingo.

 

[blue_eyed_surfer2002]

yeah im smarter than i thought

 

[Baracudaaa]

Then wouldnt this be the most stable bike in the world???

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[Kracker]

Then wouldnt this be the most stable bike in the world???

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YES! :lol:

 

[racing66atv]

anybody see JACKASS 2 when they were riding those and jonny knoxville jumped a snowbank and smacked his head off the ground hahaha

 

[BCGIrish]

Yea that movie was great.

 

[OKTRX450R]

I have no idea either...I understand the front end is wider for tracking purposes.

Also consider the shape of the front and rear tires on an ATV and how the shape differes...tall and skiny, wide and short... :wacko:

 

[kidsdad0101]

When applying the front brakes the quad lurches forward, thereby making a new center of gravity (more forward that when quad is sitting). By having larger circumference front tires you counter act that force being applied to the front of the quad. In essence, redistributing the weight to somewhere behind the front wheels. This in turn makes it harder (theoretically) to do stoppies/endos and gives greater applicability for using harder braking. If you have small front tires, the potential to flip would be greater and you would definitely not be able to apply brakes with any dependable amount of stopping power.

I'm not a scientist or a mathematician. Just trying to apply what little knowledge of basic rules of kinetic energy I know.

 

[Kracker]

You are too smart for your own good. Do you stay at a Holiday Inn Express?

 

[kidsdad0101]

No, just a dumb "Jarhead."