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Slip angles

Slip angles

Slip angles

(OP)
Can any one tell me the most accurate way to measure tyre slip angles, I have allways done subjective evaluation but have been asked to try get some objective data to back up my judgement.

RE: Slip angles

On the road? Measure the steer angle of each hub, and the path of the vehicle. I can't think of a simpler way, unfortunately.

Cheers

Greg Locock

RE: Slip angles

(OP)
Thanks for reply.
I am useing test track skid pad etc, have steering angle sensors, yaw rate sensors coriverts etc, have been asked for both front and rear data.

RE: Slip angles

It's too easy to get the signs wrong when describing what to do - I suggest look it up in Milliken or Gillespie. You need to consider, for instance, the difference between the vehicle's heading and its path.


Cheers

Greg Locock

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