utilities > wheel frequency calculator (BETA)

This utility can be used freely by any individual. Commercial use of this utility is strictly forbidden without the owners written consent. Email me at huwcdavies@hotmail.com for more information.

(1) Weights and coil rate
HINT: You can enter a mixture of imperial and metric values.
 
 Corner Weight kgs lbs
  Enter the total corner weight.
 
 Unsprung Weight kgs lbs
  The unsprung weight will include the wheel, tyre, hub, upright, brakes, wishbones/control arms etc.
 
 Coil Rate kgs/mm lbs/in
  Enter your existing coil rate or any value to see how it affects the wheel frequency.
 
 
(2) Suspension Leverage
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) Results
 
 Sprung Weight kgs lbs
 Effective Coil Rate kgs/mm lbs/in
 Wheel Rate kgs/mm lbs/in
 Static Deflection mm in
 Wheel Frequency cpm
 Natural Frequency hz
 

Links: Below is the url to link to this page retaining the current data. Feel free to add this link to your site.

Hints: From the Competition Car Suspension book.
 
60 - 80 cpm Comfortable road car.

80 - 100 cpm Sports road car.

100 - 125 cpm Racing cars without wings or ground effects.

200 - 350 cpm Current racing cars with downforce.

- 500 cpm Ground effect era cars.