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Old 07-04-2015, 07:53 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed View Post
You're neglecting adhesion in your response. And oversteer/under steer is just f/r management of traction...

That basic equation assumes minimally elastic solids. Surface area matters more as the material becomes more elastic.

There are a lot of good resources to school up on traction out there. I'd recommend taking a look.
The basic equation accounts for adhesion as part of the coefficient of friction. Surface area doesn't matter.

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