On the impact of unsprung weight of mobile vehicles

Abstract

The article analyzes the impact of the value of unsprung weight on the main operating characteristics of mobile vehicles and on the load incurred by the elements of suspension, wheels and tires. It is concluded that the reduction in the unsprung weight has a positive impact on drawing and dynamic as well as fuel economy features of mobile vehicles, their stability and maneuverability, on the load incurred by wheels, tires and roads. At the same time, it has an insignificant influence on the performance of springing or dissipative elements of the suspensions as well as on the smoothness of the ride.