During braking, which wheels support more weight and grip the ground better?

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The correct answer is the front wheels. This is due to a physical principle known as load transfer. When a vehicle brakes, inertia causes the weight of the vehicle to shift towards the front (the nose of the car tends to dive). As the vertical load on the front wheels increases, they are pressed harder against the asphalt, improving their friction and grip. Conversely, the rear wheels are unweighted and lose grip. This is why the brakes on the front axle are usually larger and more powerful than those on the rear.

During braking, which wheels support more weight and grip the ground better?

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