Glossary / Suspension

wheel travel

8 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

"So,togiveyouanidea,liketheunlimitedtrucksthatweraceareathousandplushorsepower,theyhave40-inchtiresand36inchesofwheeltravel,right? Sounparalleledsuspension."
Raptor T1 Meets The Desert In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 05:18

"So you can get 5.5 inches of up and down travel, and then put it in sport mode, have them locked [1131.1s] down and be really stiff for on-road use."
Does Toyota Or Land Rover Make The Better Flagship SUV? | Ep. 347 TFL Car Chat 18:45

"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