Slipwinkel

Slipwinkel is not a standard term with a single, well-defined meaning in English-language sources. It most commonly appears as a misspelling or variant of slip angle in automotive engineering, or as a rare proper noun in fictional or misused contexts.

In vehicle dynamics, the slip angle describes the angle between the wheel's plane (the direction it's pointed) and the actual velocity vector of the wheel's contact patch. This angle arises from tire deformation and slip, and it grows with steering input and load. The concept helps explain how a tire generates lateral forces during turning.

The lateral tire force is roughly proportional to the slip angle for small angles, and the angle influences cornering stiffness and overall vehicle handling. In passenger cars, slip angles typically lie in the range of a few degrees up to about 10-15 degrees during aggressive cornering, depending on tire properties, speed, and load conditions.

Terminology varies by language and context. Schlupfwinkel is the standard German term for the concept, while slip angle is common in English. The spelling Slipwinkel may appear in nonstandard texts or as a misreading, but it is not the established term in technical literature.

See also: slip angle, vehicle dynamics.