Can Wheels Increase Velocity When Separated From Vehicle?

[kurumaas]

Is it possible for a wheels forward velocity to increase when separated from a moving vehicle? If so please describe what makes this possible?

 

[jdog]

I would say not unless it's going down hill. However, if you're in the vehicle, you are most likely going to come to a stop and watch that wheel roll ahead of you.

 

[Danger]

It's not necessarily that cut-and-dried. I'm wondering if there might be small temporary accelerations from the elastic effect of the tire in reaction to certain types of bumps. A good tailwind might provide the same.