Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
offset steering — See negative offset steering … Dictionary of automotive terms
negative offset — [1] A steering geometry layout where the steering axis cuts the wheel axis above the wheel center plane. Compare center point steering, positive offset, and scrub radius. [2] The distance between the mounting face of the disc and the rim… … Dictionary of automotive terms
steering — A mechanism for controlling the direction of a vehicle. See absorbing steering ackermann steering adjustable steering all wheel steering assisted steering axle and steering ball and nut steering ball steering … Dictionary of automotive terms
offset — [1] Something set at an angle or to one side. [2] See scrub radius. [3] The distance between the centerline of the rim and the attachment face of the wheel disc at the wheel hub; this dimension can either be positive, negative, or zero. An… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Offset (wheel) — Offset (ET): Distance in mm from center (C) of rim to mounting plane (M) The offset of a vehicle s wheel is the distance between the centerline of the wheel and the plane of the hub mounting surface of the wheel. It can thus be either positive or … Wikipedia
Steering — For other uses, see Steering (disambiguation). Part of car steering mechanism: tie rod, steering arm, king pin axis (using ball joints). Steering is the term applied to the collection of components, linkages, etc. which will allow a vessel (ship … Wikipedia
positive offset — [1] A steering geometry layout where the steering axis cuts the wheel axis at or below the wheel center plane. [2] The distance between the mounting face of a disc and the wheel centerline; the offset is referred to as positive when the inner… … Dictionary of automotive terms
caster offset — the distance in side elevation between the point where the steering axis intersects the ground, and the center of tire contact. The offset is considered positive when the intersection point is forward of the tire contact center and negative when… … Mechanics glossary
scrub radius — The distance from the point where the steering axis intersects the ground to the longitudinal line that runs through the center of the tire s contact patch. Also called steering offset. See negative offset steering … Dictionary of automotive terms
Mercedes-Benz R129 — Manufacturer Mercedes Benz Production 1989–2001 213,089 built[1] … Wikipedia
