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Dynamic Traction Characteristics of Tires
Technical Paper
2002-01-3302
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
Shifting weight forward in a racecar to improve turn in is a known fact. Not only NASCAR and CART crew chiefs use this phenomena but Milliken & Milliken [1]1, Carroll Smith [2], and other authorities state this fact in books. The “classic” tire side force variation with load curve at a constant slip angle shows side force increases less than load. The “classic” tire side force/load curve, which is real data, does NOT agree with the facts known to crew chiefs AND authorities in the field of tires. A different tire model that includes slip heat generation is used to show that BOTH statements above are correct, but at different times in a corner. The reason for the change in tire traction is heat generated in the contact patch and a change in surface temperature of the tread rubber.
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Hallum, C., "Dynamic Traction Characteristics of Tires," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-3302, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-3302.Also In
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