Post this one where?

[oldestguy]

Hi all:

Somewhat in line with the hill climbing question, I will be in an antique tractor pull in a few weeks. I will drive an antique Allis-Chalmers owned by a neighbor. Last year I almost went farther than he did with a similar one. the pull is on a concrete roadway.

This year he clams he will go even farther by doing this: Extend the rear axle wheels out to their limits, making the thing a few feet wider than before. His claim is it gives him a longer run. Why?

Where would I post this? My thoughts are this also is hot air.

 

[Ron]

The only way that would help would be if you had wheel ruts that you could span...since it is concrete, doesn't apply.

I agree...hot air.

Post in one of the automotive forums...Greg Locock, Pat Primmer, Evelrod, or some of the other automotive guys give great advice. Evelrod is a hands-on practical guy who builds and races cars.

 

[BigH]

Ron has the experts correctly - can also post it in Pat's Pub.