Drifting, hellaflush, slammed, tire stretch blog/bash thread.

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Originally Posted by vex

I haven't seen 'em answered but if you have a post number to refer me to I'll gladly re-read them.

I don't feel like going back and quoting, but everytime you asked for information about what I would like it was completely sarcastic and ended with you telling me that you didn't want to do the math. I got as specific as I was looking for and told you that you could use constants for variables if it made it easier. Your response was that you didn't want to waste your time. So quoting myself getting told that you aren't going to do it doesn't help. Move on to the physics lesson if you'd like to make a point, it's the closest thing to figuring anything out we've gotten to.

Originally Posted by vex

Unfortunately what you describe isn't scientific. Tensile side wall strength is compromised with stretch.

I already said that was your point... so if you're not adding anything what is the point in saying it again?

Originally Posted by vex

Thereby removing factors of safety.

So you're saying that there is no possibility that the tire can sustain this, or you're just saying that you know a lot of factors determine the safety of a tire and without the math you can't do anything but speculate what may or may not happen?

Lets define for the sake of discussion that safety is the tire not failing (in any way) before the tread is used up during normal driving conditions. I understand it doesn't meet the original specifications, but the only information we know as of yet is that it will fail to the left side of my graph. Whether it gets even close to the green area is complete speculation.

Originally Posted by vex

Additionally what tire would are you desiring?

I'm using a Falken Azenis RT615k 215/40-17 on a 17x9.5 wheel.

Originally Posted by vex

Your forces are off. Displaced air is not needed and can be removed (unless we have lighter molecules than air). You're also missing a normal force (acts perpendicular to the tire) that keeps the tire from pushing through the ground.

This was the point I was making about drawing the diagram and getting to the point. Going back and forth to prove you know where you're going with your point is a waste of both of our time.