REAR WHEEL DRIVE ADVANTAGES

Home » Automotive Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Morne Lourens Basic PLUS Author | 73 Articles Joined: December 1, 2010 South Africa The Advantages of Rear Wheel Drive By Morne Lourens | Submitted On September 18, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Rear wheel drive (also referred to as RWD) has many benefits for your car. The rear wheels have the duty of moving the car. This means that the engine is turning the pistons to allow the back wheels to push the car forwards or backwards. The front wheels are purely for steering the vehicle in this case. RWD allows for complete balance throughout the car. The engine is in the front whilst all the other drive components and mechanisms are in the back. This allows the driver to have the ability to handle the car better. You also have better acceleration with this type of car. The weight is concentrated in one area which means that the car won't spin. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles often spin when pulling away because of the traction they lose. This is why clutch control is essential when driving. Torque controlled steering doesn't occur with a RWD car. When FWD cars steer normally the engine affects the steering wheel. This could become dangerous and doesn't allow you to handle the car as well as you should. RWD cars are easier and cheaper to maintain. This makes the system convenient and practical for the everyday driver. Furthermore due to the improved balance throughout the car it brakes better with an even distribution of weight. Of course, front wheel drive cars have advantages too. If you reside in a cold or wet area where rain and snow are common then a FWD car is what you will need to conquer the slippery roads. With the weight being in the front it allows the car to drive better. In addition, because it has more traction you can drive easier in such conditions. There are no drive shafts or drive components under the car that lead to the rear. This means that your passengers will have more space and you will have more trunk space. RWD cars have added suspension which eliminates trunk space. Whether you choose RWD or FWD it is best to do your research. Whichever one you decide on will also play a role on your tyres. Check with a wheel supplier which tyres will suit your requirements because RWD will wear the back tyres quicker and FWD will wear the front tyres quicker. Getting a car that suits you is important. You need to know how to handle the car without damaging any of the components. A1 Wheel and Tyre is a private family owned and operated company specialising in the warehouse and distribution of wheels and tyres to the automotive fitment trade. The company has a well established operation in Johannesburg, South Africa. Visit our website for details and images of our mag wheel range. Feel free to contact us on Tel.: 011 832 1091 or Email: sales@a1wheelandtyre.com. Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Morne_Lourens/1949149 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 31 times Word count: 402 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Automotive Morne Lourens Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Automotive Article Feed Automotive Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Buying 4WD Vehicles Versus AWD Vehicles And How They Differ From Front-Wheel and Rear-Wheel Drive AWD Cars Vs. 4 Wheel Drive Vs. 2 Wheel Drive Cars With Extra Wheel Power! Public Auction Car - Savings on Wheels Reducing Car Fuel Consumption - Wheel Maintenance For Better Gas Mileage More Driving Lessons Anyone? The Repercussions of Drink Driving This Christmas Online Driving Schools - Simplifying The Art Of Efficient Driving Is Drive Away Service Really a Good Alternative to Car Shipping? Get Paid to Drive Programs - Get Paid to Advertise on Your Car Car Dealers - 4 Wheel & Rear Wheel Drive Cars Recent Articles The 4 Benefits of Enrolling in a Driving School Over Learning at Home Types of Trailers Riding in Cars With Kids - Kids and Auto Safety Should Autonomous Cars Flash Lights for Truck Drivers So They Can Move Back Into The Lane? Recycling Glass From Cars Perfecting the Drift Who Is The AA? Plastic Recycling From Cars Car Night Driving Tips (Tricks, Tips and Driving Guide for Beginners) How to Buy Tires for Less EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide