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Old 08-09-2012, 03:38 PM   #482 (permalink)
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Again - in most conditions, weight has little relation to rotation axis

Weight distribution doesn't matter - unless wheel friction is overcome.

So, if all four wheels are on good road surface, then you have two axes of rotation - the front and the rear. Which wheels break first is a function of weight distribution over them, yes. Any front wheel drive car will put most weight over the front wheels because since they are also the steering wheels, that is how you get out of trouble and stay out of it.

A light boat tail should have next to zero effect on handling on any car.
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