Do Some Tires Have Better Straight-line Stability?

[CapriRacer]

Originally Posted by RidingOnRailz

I'm reviving this old thread of mine because I think Capri Racer was not around when I brought up the particular issues I did.

Yeah, I was around back then, but even today, I don't find anything more to contribute. There's so much involved and tire force and moment is an area I am weak on.

[RidingOnRailz]

Originally Posted by CapriRacer

Yeah, I was around back then, but even today, I don't find anything more to contribute. There's
so much involved and tire force and moment is an area I am weak on.

Look up online "self-aligning torque" in an automotive context. And think of the front casters on a shopping cart!