Slip Angle in Tire Behavior in Racing Car Formulas

Slip Angle is the angle between the direction of the tire’s motion and the direction of the force it is experiencing on the road surface. And is denoted by α_slip. Slip Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Slip Angle is always positive. Typically, the value of Slip Angle is smaller than 361.

Tire Behavior in Racing Car formulas that make use of Slip Angle

fxSlip Ratio Defined According to SAE J670Go

fxSlip Ratio Defined According to Calspan TIRFGo

fxSlip Ratio Defined According to GoodyearGo

fxLateral Slip VelocityGo

fxLongitudinal Slip VelocityGo

FAQ

What is the Slip Angle?

Slip Angle is the angle between the direction of the tire’s motion and the direction of the force it is experiencing on the road surface. Slip Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Slip Angle is always positive. Typically, the value of Slip Angle is smaller than 361.

Can the Slip Angle be negative?

No, the Slip Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Slip Angle?

Slip Angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Slip Angle can be measured.

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