Citation

Petring FW. Highw. Res. Rec. 1973; 477: 34-37.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1973, National Research Council (U.S.A.), Highway Research Board)

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Abstract

The conventional differential divides the driving force equally to both rear wheels. The total driving force is limited by the wheel that has the least amount of traction. Therefore, if one wheel is on ice, snow or mud. It will spin and the driving force is lost. Limited-slip differentials direct more of the driving force to the wheel with better limited-slip differentials and studded tires are complementary to one another. Studded tires increase the amount of traction available, and limited-slip differentials enable vehicles to use more of the traction that is available. The performance of the limited-slip differential is generally independent of the driver. It does its job automatically so that no special action is required except reasonable care not to abuse it. (author)

Language: en

Keywords

CARS