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If we could look down on the tire contact patch during cornering, we would want to see an even loading pattern across the width of the tire, much like this sketch.
Getting More Traction On The Track - Get More Bite Part 1

 If we could look down on the tire contact patch during cornering, we would want to see an even loading pattern across the width of the tire, much like this sketch.  View Related Article

 

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