Thread: Torque steer
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Old 06-18-2003, 01:59 AM
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I guess this would make sense as the wider the tire, the further the distance of the tire's edges from their point of pivot thus the more leverage.

So if I'm understanding correctly, if the left tire had more tread on its outside edge, it would pivot clockwise under acceleration, steering the car rightward, as there is more grip to pull the car forward. The opposite would happen under braking as there is more grip/friction to stop the car, or under accelerating if the tread were greater on the inside edge.

And under instances of cornering, the outside wheel is supporting more of the car's weight and has more grip as a result. So accelerating into a turn would jerk the wheel in the opposite direction you're steering, as more weight equals more grip. Braking would jerk the car in the same direction you're turning.

I hope I understand correctly. Sorry if I'm not and thanks for explaining it.
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