Is instant center and CG affected by using different height front tires I am thinking in terms of a 1" taller tire if it does change things a lot does that also mean changes in steering geometry will need to be made ,strip car only.
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If this is a drag car, which I presume it is, longitudinal weight transfer is of prime importance.
Longitudinal weight transfer is determined by: (CGH x vehicle weight x longitudinal G force) / wheelbase length. Neither pitch center, instant centers, springs or shocks will have any effect on rearward weight transfer. However, they may affect the rate of weight transfer.
A larger tire diameter will raise Center of Gravity Height (CGH) which will increase longitudinal weight transfer.
Longitudinal weight transfer is determined by: (CGH x vehicle weight x longitudinal G force) / wheelbase length. Neither pitch center, instant centers, springs or shocks will have any effect on rearward weight transfer. However, they may affect the rate of weight transfer.
A larger tire diameter will raise Center of Gravity Height (CGH) which will increase longitudinal weight transfer.