wheel spacing and moment center
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Changing wheel spacing(by offset or spacers) changes the motion ratio of the spring(s), resulting in a small change in ride height. It also changes front track width. Assuming normal ride height is restored, then the only change is the track width. The roll center will rise and move toward the side where the track was increased. Conversely, it will lower and move away from the side where the track is decreased. These changes are of a very small magnitude, too small to be noticed, unless you move the wheel a foot or so. Even then, the major effect is the change in the amount of load transfer taken by the wheel by cornering forces. Now that is a change you will feel in the balance of the car.
