[DeTomaso] Rim Offsets

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/3/13 9:48:45 AM, steve at snclocks.com writes:

> Easier parking, a bit more road feel, any comment on impact on 
> tramlining? 
> 

Tramlining or following road grooves is mostly due to too little caster; 
the average Pantera has far too little at -2.4 degrees maximum. As a 
comparison,   mid-'70s Corvettes use -7 degrees! Plus, the wider the wheels & tires 
and the lower their profiles, the more caster is needed to keep it from being 
a problem. Street driven Panteras can use up to about -4-1/2 degrees 
caster. Yes- it will slightly increase low speed steering effort. But my 
'senior-citizen' wife at 5'2" & 110 lbs has no problem steering our Pantera at any 
speed, which uses -4-1/2 degrees, 8" Campys and 245-50 front tires. FWIW- J 
Deryke