I really appreciate the thorough explanation. So essentially, if I’m looking at this right, though the score is different, the amount of flex difference is insignificant?I think it is really cool to see that the difference between connected sway bar and disconnected works out to about 5” on the 2door and 4.8” on the 4 door. That is a huge difference!
I would say that the amount of vertical travel between the 2 door and 4 door is comparable.I really appreciate the thorough explanation. So essentially, if I’m looking at this right, though the score is different, the amount of flex difference is insignificant?
Just understanding it more to be able to compare capability.I would say that the amount of vertical travel between the 2 door and 4 door is comparable.
What are your concerns?
Just understanding it more to be able to compare capability.
I’m still confused as to what the number indicates then. I just read a couple of articles. I see the math. I understand the concept of traveling up the ramp up until the the next tire starts to leave the ground. But... if the 2&4 dr are essentially the same travel in the front wheel, why is it that the number being higher means it’s able to traverse rough terrain better due to keeping tire contact on the ground more? Isn’t the distance traveled up the indicator?
It just throws me off calling it Ramp Travel Index then. lolNot an expert, but I think that since the RTI score incorporates wheelbase one must consider that a shorter wheelbase results in a higher score. In other words, while the 2 door and 4 door both get about the same distance up the ramp and therefore have similar articulation, the shorter wheelbase of the 2 door nets a higher score. If you compare the specs, you'll also find that the two door has a better breakover angle. Ergo, the two door will be slightly more capable off-road than the 4 door and thus the higher RTI.
The thought is that as long as you can keep your tires on the ground you keep traction and stability. If you can get your rear tires to the obstacle before coming off the ground it is a perfect score. In the real world that could be a rock or rut but when you watch the tests or are doing it yourself once that tire comes up it is really tippy. As others have said this is just one metric. Climb a steep long hill and that lower RTI score because of a long wheelbase is null and void because it is way more stable.Just understanding it more to be able to compare capability.
I’m still confused as to what the number indicates then. I just read a couple of articles. I see the math. I understand the concept of traveling up the ramp up until the next tire starts to leave the ground. But... if the 2&4 dr are essentially the same travel in the front wheel, why is it that the number being higher means it’s able to traverse rough terrain better due to keeping tire contact on the ground more? Isn’t the distance traveled up the indicator?