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Originally Posted by Tommy
While I don't disagree with the basic premise of this interpretation of how traction between a rolling wheel and the ground works, it does get complicated when you introduce variations in downforce on each of the tires. The amount of force a rolling tire can generate before it starts to slide is directly proportional to the down force on it. So accelerating out of a turn simultaneously demands the rear tires provide traction for both cornering and accelerating while the effective weight transfer to the rear provides them with more downforce. And, of course, there is side-to-side effective weight transfer that means the tire on the outside of the turn is getting more downforce that the one on the inside. Managing effective weight transfer to optimize traction from four different tires in a dynamic environment is most of what race car drivers do. It's a great skill to learn at an autocross or track day event, but not so much on Interstate highway exits.
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Actually I don"t disagree with your comments but if you read what I said it is not very complicated and it will give the average guy a good understanding of his car regardless of what tires or suspension he has I believe it to be good sound advise.