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The dynamic stability of a vehicle is of profound significance which has led three wheel vehicles to be used for only low speed application. Static Stability Factor (SSF) is a commonly used safety rating for vehicles. In this paper, stability of a three-wheeled vehicle with two wheels on the front (2F1R), a three-wheeled vehicle with two wheels on the rear (1F2R) and a standard four-wheeled vehicle are compared. A particularized formula for SSF of a three wheel vehicle is derived. Critical cornering conditions for lift-off are identified for both three wheeler configurations. Three wheelers with tilting wheel mechanism are seen as a potential solution for high speed stability. The mathematical model is derived for dynamic load transfer in case of tilting wheels. A comparison is carried out for cornering stability enhancements that can be achieved through tilting mechanism during critical cornering conditions. It is observed that …