Glossary / General

track width

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Track width is how wide a car’s wheels are from left to right on one side. A wider track can make the car feel more stable, while a narrower track can help it turn tighter.

Technical Definition

Track width is the distance between the left and right wheels on a single axle. It affects handling, stability, and how much space the vehicle occupies laterally.

Hear It Discussed

"The track width is wider. It's 77 millimeter wider in the back 66 millimeter in the front wider"
Have we hit PEAK Re-imagination? The Smoking Tire 41:30

"We're doing custom forged wheels that help correct the track width, but it's minimal. [907.2s] But the cool thing about American pickups is dimensionally across the board."
428: Jonathan Ward on the Toyota FJ Cruiser & ICON 4x4 The Collector Car Podcast 14:59

"...but it also increased our track width, which gives you much better stability. You know, for me, you know, sliding around a little bit out in the hardback..."
Breaking Down the Ford Bronco RTR with Vaughn Gittin Jr. | The AutoGuide Show Ep. 108 The AutoGuide Show 05:15