PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑14 Feb 2022, 02:28
I expect the siffer tyres to make up for the suspension stiffness. Actually I think last years cars needed finer rider height contriol than this years. Yes. I am sticking my neck out. These tunnels cannot bottom out becuase of their design. And they actually have a slight skirting on their edge. The wheels are bigger so I see curb riding will be less bouncy too. Sticking my neck out and saying the guys will be riding curbs just as hard as before!
I don't know... I think the lower profile tires coupled with the lower ride height would see the opposite. It is expected the cars will be running really low this year (lots of sparks yay!) so with the reduced suspension travel coupled with the lower profile tires, you'd get a lot less shock absorption. The old tires were pretty much balloons and absorbed a lot of shock.
With a lot of downforce on these cars being generated by the floor, I think they will be very sensitive to damage. I think the drivers will be avoiding the kerbs both to avoid car damage, and to preserve their bums/spine too.