Covini C6W
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From: Proudly in NJ...bite it FL
Why six wheels?
-in case of a front tyre deflation, the vehicle control is guaranteed by the other wheel next to it.
-four front disc brakes, although a smaller single area, ensure a greater braking surface; this
means less overheating and a higher brake effort
-low risk of aquaplaning, due to the two foremost wheels, which wipe the water for the ones
behind them, ensuring a better roadholding
-comfort is a consequence of more evenly distributed reaction forces in the supension: the
reaction in case of a pot hole is divided between the four front wheels and the shudder in the
chassis is limited.
-reduced unsprung weight in the wheels improves the grip. Directional stability is improved: a
change of angle due to slack in the steering mechanism (in stuctures like silentblocks) is
compensated by the second set of wheels.
-two additional springs and dampers provide a better handling for the vehicle
-in case of a front tyre deflation, the vehicle control is guaranteed by the other wheel next to it.
-four front disc brakes, although a smaller single area, ensure a greater braking surface; this
means less overheating and a higher brake effort
-low risk of aquaplaning, due to the two foremost wheels, which wipe the water for the ones
behind them, ensuring a better roadholding
-comfort is a consequence of more evenly distributed reaction forces in the supension: the
reaction in case of a pot hole is divided between the four front wheels and the shudder in the
chassis is limited.
-reduced unsprung weight in the wheels improves the grip. Directional stability is improved: a
change of angle due to slack in the steering mechanism (in stuctures like silentblocks) is
compensated by the second set of wheels.
-two additional springs and dampers provide a better handling for the vehicle
