Q91
The basic purpose of providing caster angle on wheels is to
A.
Prevent uneven tyre wear
B.
Maintain directional control
AnswerC.
Bring the road contact of the tyre under the point of load
D.
Compensate for wear in the steering linkage
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Excessive caster angle will make the steering heavier and less responsive, although in racing large caster angles are used for improving camber gain in cornering.