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Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

I've searched for information regarding the front wheel cut for the U320 and Nimbus.  Is there a discussion about this on the forum?  Thanks.

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #1 –
Doing a quick forum search for Nimbus IFS, it looks like the Nimbus would have the same solid front axle as the U320* unless ordered as an option starting in 2009.  The factory never did release wheel cut numbers for any coach nor have I ever seen those numbers published anywhere.

One note, when IFS was introduced in the Phenix, there were complaints about the handling/ride.  HWH Active Air was developed to address this issue. 

(* in 2001-ish, there were a handful of U320's built with IFS)

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Reply #2 –
Reyco Granning made the IFS in the IH45. The wheel cut on Foretravel frames is 58 degrees.  Spartan has 56 degree, not sure what models. I believe that Spartan uses Reyco Granning for the Foretravel K4 front IFS and it now has 60 degrees.

Compared to a Prevost which has 59 degrees

Newell has 60 degree

In reading about the straight axle it is anywhere between 45-50 degrees.

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #3 –
Thank you for the replies.  The reason I am asking about wheel cut is I am currently looking for a pre def Foretravel and I'm curious about manuverability.  From what I've read Country Coach's wheel cut is around 55 degrees along with Freightliner and Spartan. 

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Reply #4 –
I would much rather have less wheel cut than all of the alternatives you mentioned.

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Reply #5 –
My numbers suggest 38 degree wheel cut on beam axle coaches, and "most" IFS coaches at 55 degrees.

Also see link below:
Wheelbase questions for 2000 - 2005 

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #6 –
Thanks to everyone for the replies!!!
 

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #7 –
DP2, sent you a PM