Trail in Steering System Formulas

Trail is the distance between the steering axis and the point where the extended axis intersects the road surface in a steering system. And is denoted by T_m. Trail is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Trail is always positive.

Formulas to find Trail in Steering System

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List of variables in Steering System formulas

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FAQ

What is the Trail?

Trail is the distance between the steering axis and the point where the extended axis intersects the road surface in a steering system. Trail is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Trail is always positive.

Can the Trail be negative?

No, the Trail, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Trail?

Trail is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Trail can be measured.

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