Based on 15 years of tire research, this book presents clear, non-academic explanations of how and why tires really work. Haney provides new insight into topics such as the complexity of rubber, how a pneumatic tire generates grip, and how to tune grip and balance using the load sensitivity of tires.
Illustrations and Tables
Introduction
Chapter 1 : How a Car Turns a Corner
Chapter 2 : Rubber
Chapter 3 : Rubber Friction
Chapter 4 : Rubber Compounding
Chapter 5 : Tire Design and Manufacture
Chapter 6 : Tire Behavior
Chapter 7 : Balance and Control
Chapter 8 : Race Tires
Chapter 9 : Tire Testing and Development
Chapter 10 : Tire Performance Data
Chapter 11 : Basic Vehicle Dynamics
Chapter 12 : Suspension Geometry
Chapter 13 : Tuning for Grip and Balance
Index
References
Resources