Glossary / General

weight balance

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Weight balance is how the weight of a car is spread out. If the weight is balanced well, the car can handle better when turning and driving fast.

Technical Definition

Weight balance refers to the distribution of a car's weight across its chassis, which affects handling and performance. Proper weight balance helps ensure that all tires maintain optimal contact with the road, improving cornering and stability.

Hear It Discussed

"And the weight balance in the nose is just a little bit more delicate, I feel like."
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055 Everyday Driver Car Debate 44:38

"...offsetting the weight balance. Big try."
A New Events Season, Bad Fixes, and Fresh Favorites Bring a Trailer Podcast 33:10

"another factoid for you the weight balance has changed one percent towards the rear and [1255.0s] Proninger says it's the most drift happy gt3 of all"
The new Bentley Torcal, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321 The Intercooler 20:40