Question

Technician A says that on most vehicles, the wheel/tire assembly is considered sprung weight. Technician B says that low unsprung weight makes the vehicle handle better on irregular surfaces. Who is correct?

a. Technician A
b. Technician B
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B

Technician B

Explanation:

Wheel tire assembly is considered as maximum of the un-sprung weight hence technician A is incorrect while it’s true that with lower sprung weight, it is easier to handle the vehicle on difficult and irregular surface conditions. This implies that technician B is correct.