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(...) Yes, I thought of this as well. If all four wheels are directed the same way, you could pull it back and forth, but if you try to pull it from an angle (as would happen if you make a turn), you would get a lot of friction. Of course, cars (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) But they do. You can flat tow (all 4 wheels down) and the steered wheels do track without a problem. Most times you put some kind of bungee cord on the steering wheel to hold it in the center position, they after a turn, the bungee cord helps (...) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) They do? I suppose this is due to the wheel being "hinged" at an offset with respect to the axle, so that the steering wheels follow the track of the vehicle. Much like the swiveling shopping cart wheels. The normal steering system in Technic (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I would. As long as the front end is working properly, the caster and camber of the wheels will allow the car to follow what is pulling it. This is fairly common usage in the US, both for RV users who want a small car while they're camped, and (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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