Glossary / Suspension

wheel travel

5 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Wheel travel is how far the wheel can go up or down; more gives a smoother ride over rough roads.

Technical Definition

Wheel travel is the vertical distance a wheel can move up and down; more travel allows better absorption of bumps.

Hear It Discussed

"A lot of wheel travel typically bad on-road."
Ep. 313: What The Heck Is Happening With Modern Off-Roaders? TFL Car Chat 34:02

"It's got that bit more wheel travel, it's got uprated springs and dampers."
Stellantis on legislation, a Cropley anniversary My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 12:13

"So a lot of wheel travel, or more wheel travel, I would imagine, 33-inch tires are standard on this thing."
Just Tested: 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD, 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally America on the Road 09:42