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Side power

What is page power? We explain what lateral force is and how it works in practice to help the car turn.

Lateral force is the physical force created by the tires when cornering. Lateral force allows the tires to grip the road even when it turns. If it weren't for lateral force, your car would drive straight ahead in curves. The need for lateral force increases and decreases squarely in relation to the speed of the car.

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