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    Clarification on weight transfer

    Hi Greg, Thank you for your comments. You stated that in your example that there would be a 15% drop in cornering force available; I take it one of these reasons is because that the rubber of the tyre would not compress in a linear fashion when loeaded? Is it in any way possible to have...
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    Clarification on weight transfer

    Your assessment of the Delta S4 makes sense. Many thanks for your help. Kind Regards, Michael
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    Clarification on weight transfer

    Hi Norm, Thank you for your response. I really appreciate that this is a hugely complicated subject, so therefore I'll need to try and be as specific as I can. Please would it be possible for you to clarify how you term tyre grip from slip angle? I think my comments I made about the increase...
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    Clarification on weight transfer

    Please would it be possible for someone to clarify this one. In general, vehicle books often state that when cornering, an increase in weight transfer from the unloaded side to the loaded side of the car will result in less grip (average) and an increase in slip angle. Ignoring tyre...

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