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Wheel Load on Front Inside Wheel during Cornering represents the load experienced by the front inside wheel when a vehicle is negotiating a turn. This load is calculated by subtracting the front lateral load transfer from the static load on the individual wheel.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: During cornering, lateral forces cause load transfer from the inside wheels to the outside wheels. This formula calculates the reduced load on the front inside wheel.
Details: Accurate wheel load calculation is crucial for vehicle dynamics analysis, suspension design, tire selection, and understanding vehicle handling characteristics during cornering maneuvers.
Tips: Enter the static load on the individual wheel and the front lateral load transfer in kilograms. Both values must be non-negative numbers.
Q1: Why does the inside wheel load decrease during cornering?
A: During cornering, centrifugal force causes weight transfer from the inside wheels to the outside wheels, reducing the load on the inside wheels.
Q2: How does wheel load affect tire grip?
A: Tire grip is generally proportional to the vertical load on the wheel, though the relationship is not perfectly linear.
Q3: What factors influence lateral load transfer?
A: Lateral load transfer is influenced by vehicle mass, center of gravity height, track width, and lateral acceleration.
Q4: Can this formula be used for rear wheels?
A: This specific formula calculates front inside wheel load. Rear wheel load calculation would require considering rear lateral load transfer.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation for real-world applications?
A: This provides a basic estimation. More complex models may be needed for precise calculations that account for additional factors like suspension geometry and roll stiffness.