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Tire Response to Side Load
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Directional Stability
A side gust of wind applies a side force to the car which, in general, is not applied at the CG. This causes a yawing moment about the CG causing the car to turn.
The weight distribution between the front and rear wheels greatly influences directional stability.
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Main factors:
CoG height
CoG distance from tip axis
mass of car
weight distribution front/rear
CoG longitudinal location
Track width/wheelbase ratio