Wedge

Image by Enilda Aguilar Let’s say that the weight over the two axles is divided equally side-to-side. This means there are 735.8 pounds on each rear wheel and 679.2 on each front. To determine cross-weight we add the weight of the right front and left rear wheels and divide that sum by the total weight of the car. Our sample car has a cross-weight of 50, meaning it’s neutral. If the percentage was over 50 we’d have “positive wedge,” and negative/reverse wedge for a number below 50. NOTE: It’s the rare vehicle whose weight is evenly distributed side-to-side, especially with a driver in the cockpit.