Track

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006100",
  "term": "Track",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The lateral distance between the centerlines of the wheels on the same axle of a vehicle. A wider track increases stability and cornering grip by lowering the center of gravity and reducing lateral load transfer, while a narrower track improves maneuverability in tight spaces. The front and rear track measurements are often different to balance handling characteristics, with the front track sometimes being wider to reduce understeer.",
  "synonyms": [
    "track width"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "path",
    "backtrack",
    "belt track"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Spurweite",
    "es": "vía",
    "fr": "voie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/track/"
}