What are the driving wheels and the passive wheels respectively?

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William
07/25/25 3:43am
Introduction to driving wheels and passive wheels is as follows: 1. The driving wheel is the wheel that converts the energy of the car engine into kinetic energy, enabling the car to move backward or forward. 2. The passive wheel has no power and only plays a supporting role. The rotation of the passive wheel is driven by other driving wheels. The following is the connection between the driving wheels and passive wheels of a car: (1) The driving wheel of a car is connected to the drive axle and provides the power for the car to move forward. (2) The power of the car engine is transmitted through the gearbox to the drive axle and then to the driving wheels, so the function of the drive axle is not only to support the weight of the car but also to provide power for driving. (3) When the car moves forward, the driving wheels are the two front wheels, and the two rear wheels are the passive wheels, which only play a supporting role and do not provide power.
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LeAlan
08/10/25 5:06pm
When I first started learning to drive, I was also confused about this. The drive wheels are the wheels in the car that are directly powered by the engine, the two or four wheels that actually push the car forward when driving. Simply put, they're like the leg you push with when riding a bike, transferring power to move. The passive wheels, on the other hand, aren't connected to the engine; they just follow the drive wheels, helping to support the body and steer, saving effort but not moving on their own. For example, in common front-wheel-drive cars, the front wheels are the drive wheels, and the rear wheels are passive; rear-wheel-drive sports cars are the opposite. Drive wheels give you a sense of push during acceleration, while passive wheels help with stability when turning. When choosing a car, consider the drive wheel type: front-wheel drive is good for daily use with strong grip in snow; rear-wheel drive offers agile handling but is prone to skidding; four-wheel drive provides stability for off-roading. Remember, drive wheels wear out faster, so check them more often when changing tires.
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