Eplenation with Load Transfer on Car Turning/ Acceleration

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Load transfer occurs during a car's cornering due to the shift in weight from the inner to the outer tires, influenced by centrifugal forces. This shift increases the normal force on the outer tires, enhancing their friction and grip while reducing it on the inner tires. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding how these forces affect vehicle dynamics, particularly during turns. Additionally, the relationship between yaw and friction forces is explored, questioning whether equal friction across all tires would prevent yaw. Understanding these concepts is crucial for optimizing vehicle performance in racing and handling scenarios.
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Hello, I was just hoping if someone could explain to me the reason why load transfer occurs on a car during a turn.

I understand why this is so for braking/accelerating, but not for cornering. Thanks for the help.
 
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where ___> represent friction forces on tires. the line down the"midle"represents the weight, and of course there are the normal forces on each wheel which i did not draw. I can see by this that only the normal force on the right tire will be the one to oppose the moments (arround the center of mass?) and therefore it has to be pretty big thus also making friction larger on that side.

Also in terms of rotation about the yaw axis how does it happen? If for some reason I get all the friction forces in the tires to be the same with aerodynamics for example will yaw occur or no?
 
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