Only a little off - The RTI is more about being able to keep the tires on the ground...there really is no traction aspect per se, other than what ever tires are involved DO require enough traction to push/pull the truck up the ramp.

Its about uptravel too for example...if the upside can't stuff enough, it actually prevents further ramp travel as it jams, etc...which can even hinder the free/drooped tire from providing enough traction, etc.



So - the concept is essentially correct, in that tires on the ground at least have the opportunity to provide traction and stability...and a dangling/hung tire is is generally unable to prove traction or stability.

That is WHY the RTI became a popular way of measuring a rig's articulation, as it was a good predictor of trail performance in that regard.

Its not perfect of course, but on rocks at least, its got a pretty good record of good trail articulation rigs doing well on RTI scores, etc.

As for testing - the concept was presented as theorizing that traction drops to zero as soon as the revolver STARTS to unfold...as that was the theoretical loss of weight on the tire.

As SHOWN, the theory was incorrect, as the tire DID NOT lose traction when the Revolver STARTED to unfold, nor did it lose traction further down when almost completely unfolded...

...it MAINTAINED traction until it reached the end of its reach...just like a regular shackled suspension would.



So - it was PROVEN in the video that the Revolvers do not do what the incorrect myths claimed they would...they in fact did what the people who HAVE them say they do.