Turning Radii
Vehicle turning paths, also known as turning radii, refer to the space a vehicle requires to make a turn.
Coach approximate turning radius for beam axle coaches
This should apply to the U270/295/320 and the Nimbus/Phenix beam axle (non-IFS) coaches.
| Length | Wheel Base | Curb to Curb | Wall to Wall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34' | 204“ | 35'9” | 37'8“ |
| 36' | 228” | 39'3“ | 41'4” |
| 38' No Tag | 228“ | 39'3” | 41'9“ |
| 38' No Tag | 252” (2007) | 43.5“ | 45'9” |
| 38' w/Tag | 228“ to drive / 278” to tag | 39'3“ | 41'4” |
| 40' No Tag | 276“ | 44'3” | 46'6“ |
| 40' w/Tag | 252” to drive / 302“ to tag | 39'7” | 41'9“ |
| 42' w/Tag | 276” to drive / 326“ to tag | 46'5” | 48'9“ |
| 45' w/Tag | 304” to drive / 353“ to tag | 52'4” | 58'8“ |
Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
The only wheel cut value that has been published was the IH-45 was released (2011), this was reported as a 54-degree wheel cut. One can use this to determine the turning radius, but adjust based on the tag axle configuration (lifting, passive steer, active steer) which will change (improve) that overall radius.
If you have information on the wheel cut for other years, especially IFS, please let us know