Wheel Spin - when too much power hits the wheels!

Recently updated on December 2, 2022 at 03:43 am

Anyone who steps on the pedal with a car that has been upgraded or is already potent ex works knows the thrill of screeching - so with going crazy - Tire to complete the start at the traffic lights. In the world of motorsport, tire spin is called Wheel spin denotes and is anything but good form. Why? We explain that to you with the following lines!

The wheel spin in detail!

In motorsport, the spinning of the vehicle tires - i.e. the wheel spin - nothing to search. The reason for the aversion is that the driver has to accept a loss of traction with his tires and the acceleration is not optimal. In motorsport this is so-called briefs therefore not desired. Ultimately, traction is crucial for optimal traction, control of the vehicle and rapid movement on the road. However, there are some exceptions where the slip is done with pure intent. This is the case when dirt or other material from the road surface has accumulated on the tire and in the wheel arch. To get rid of this rubbish quickly, a wheel spin is performed.

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Often times, the process is also carried out when the surface of the tire warmed up shall be. However, this kind of warming up of the tires is considered suboptimal in the scene. This is because rubber rubs off unnecessarily and the tire surface can be damaged. The principle therefore applies that wheel spin should be avoided with new tires and that it is better to use the tires before starting on the track electric blankets brought up to temperature. PS: the opposite of wheel spin is that Burnout. The principle of the spinning wheels is the same, the Burnout is in contrast to the Wheel Spin Gewollt and is usually achieved by means of targeted brake interventions or even decoupling a drive axle (in all-wheel drive vehicles) provoked. More on this topic can be found here.

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