Originally Posted by
RogerDaShrubber
Care to show that reaction in a balanced equation? The force of resistance between tire and road is called Friction, its a physical property not a chemical one. F = ma. 4 years of uni science degree at work here, my $40K was not wasted LMAO.
And friction can be changed by flex, in both positive and negative manner. Think of it this way, a steel ball and a rubber ball, one is going to have much more rolling resistance (friction) than the other because of material flex, the same goes with chassis, if a chassis flexes under certain conditions it can generate more friction in one part of the car and less in another.
IMO its a bit of everything. The softening of rubber tire is a chemical reaction to the compound, but flex is a physical change.
Ff = µFn would be a better example then yours. µ changes as the tire gets softer, and the more the car flexes, the normal force increases on the outer tires.
How does this all work in terms of how much flex you want/need?
Don't ask me.
