EQS SUV versus GLS alignment specs
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EQS SUV versus GLS alignment specs
According to the alignment reports for the X166 GLS the camber ranges in degrees are:
Front: -0.92 to -1.92
Rear: -1.63 to -2.63
The camber ranges in degrees for the X296 EQS SUV are:
Front Left: 0.0 to -0.7
Front Right: -0.1 to -0.8
Rear: -0.8 to -1.8
What is the reason for the difference? I am speculating that it is either the lower center gravity or rear wheel steering in the EQS SUV that accounts for the lower negative camber specification.
Front: -0.92 to -1.92
Rear: -1.63 to -2.63
The camber ranges in degrees for the X296 EQS SUV are:
Front Left: 0.0 to -0.7
Front Right: -0.1 to -0.8
Rear: -0.8 to -1.8
What is the reason for the difference? I am speculating that it is either the lower center gravity or rear wheel steering in the EQS SUV that accounts for the lower negative camber specification.
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I think you can add reducing the rolling resistance of the tires and the affect it has on range as well. The amount that rolling resistance is reduced, in the range of negative camber reduction here, may be small but when even small increases in efficiency are sought it might be considered important. Reductions in toe-in might have an even larger impact on reducing the rolling resistance of the tires.
I suspect you are correct and the lower center of gravity and geometry required of the rear wheel steering probably also have an influence on the reduction of camber specifications for the X296 EQS SUV.
I suppose tire wear may also be a consideration in a vehicle as heavy as this.
I suspect you are correct and the lower center of gravity and geometry required of the rear wheel steering probably also have an influence on the reduction of camber specifications for the X296 EQS SUV.
I suppose tire wear may also be a consideration in a vehicle as heavy as this.
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