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Self-aligning torque
When the tyre is cornering, torque created at the road contact patch acts at a point somewhat to the rear of the actual wheel centre due to pneumatic trail. This has the same effect as positive caster and tends to force the wheel back to the straight-ahead position.
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- Category: Tires
- Company: Michelin
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