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Originally Posted by Frank Lee

But I don't even know what you were going on about especially with the triangles!

I'm afraid I'd have to draw it out, but the shape of the triangle dictates the angle at which forces act on the tires, with a trike design. There are too many variables to discuss all scenarios, so the maximum is all I take into account.

With a Right triangle, the maximum turning force is located squarely on the front tire opposite the curve, provided the Cg is centered in the chassis. (I forgot to add that assumption, the Cg has to be located squarely between the three wheels on the plane parallel to the road's surface.)

At normal road speeds and conditions, some of this doesn't really apply.