How do Race Car Tyres/Tires Work? Slip Angle, Contact Patch Deformation etc.

Today we have a much requested video explaining the in depth physics of tyres/tires in race and performance applications. This video covers tyre feel, sidewall deflections, effects of tyre construction, effects of compound and effects of normal load. Table of Contents: 1:23 - An introduction to friction for tyres 3:20 - Tyre deflection and slip angle curves 6:07 - Slip ratio and the friction elipse 8:06 - Road tyre analysis 9:06 - Tyre consctruction and slip angles 11:53 - Normal load and slip a