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Old 11-07-2018, 09:13 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by thingstodo View Post
On this topic ... is there a technical reason why car tires and suspension don't use support (and bearings) on both sides of the wheel? Or is it just that it makes the car look goofy?
Based on the images supplied by kach, I assume because it adds unsprung weight without providing much benefit.

Motorcycle wheels are supported on both sides, but they also require suspension on both sides.



It is interesting when they use single-sided swingarms on a motorcycle:

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