cornering stiffness of tire

[mech_E]

I was wondering if anybody knew how the cornering stiffness of the tire was affected by stretching the tire. I was thinking of running a small stretch, and was wondering if it would increase or decrease the cornering stiffness of the tire. I would think, it would increase it to a degree, but then decrease once you reached a specific stretch. Thanks for any input.

[Nismo_Freak]

I was wondering if anybody knew how the cornering stiffness of the tire was affected by stretching the tire. I was thinking of running a small stretch, and was wondering if it would increase or decrease the cornering stiffness of the tire. I would think, it would increase it to a degree, but then decrease once you reached a specific stretch. Thanks for any input.

It puts the tire into tension which increases it's overall response. It will reduce the tires load bearing capacity, and ultimately reduce it's ability to produce grip.

If you want handling, stretching tires is not the way to go. Square the profile and opt for an increased load index tire (ie. larger).

Not only that but you have alot of other geometry variables involved with "drifter" fitment wheels that are not positive to road handling.

[mech_E]

Not only that but you have alot of other geometry variables involved with "drifter" fitment wheels that are not positive to road handling.

I agree with you there. After taking vehicle dynamic classes, I have found that every little change you make there is either a positive or negative consequence. I have been trying to focus on the what I can do to improve overall performance of the vehicle and understand what dynamically with the suspension is affected by such changes. While also taking the tire contact patch into consideration and how each little change effects your tire platform. Thanks for your input.

[Nismo_Freak]

I agree with you there. After taking vehicle dynamic classes, I have found that every little change you make there is either a positive or negative consequence. I have been trying to focus on the what I can do to improve overall performance of the vehicle and understand what dynamically with the suspension is affected by such changes. While also taking the tire contact patch into consideration and how each little change effects your tire platform. Thanks for your input.

Caster is about the biggest free lunch I can think of.