Slip Angle
Slip angle is the difference between the direction a tyre is pointing and the direction it is actually travelling, measured in degrees. All tyres operate with some slip angle when cornering — this is how they generate lateral grip. Understanding slip angle is important for wheel alignment settings and diagnosing handling issues in performance and commercial vehicles.
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