535 Vehicle Property with Tire Camber Angle : Basic study on model vehicle

Abstract

In this paper we aim to combine of driving stability and energy saving by using the camber mechanism. We used 1/6 model vehicle for the purpose. The cornering method was elected an effective five kinds in cornering and energy saving. The tire map of the model vehicle tire was made with a tire examination machine. From the examination of the model vehicle, cornering and energy saving are evaluated from the step response test and cornering performance test. As the best cornering, method of adding camber angle in the opposite direction of the back and forth wheel is performance important, and the method of adding the camber angle only to the rear wheel is practical important.