I was pleasantly surprised by the new tire model, it gives a great sense of grip and connection to the tyres as well as a more realistic driving behaviour.
The car always felt kind of floaty before - disconnected from the road - and slides were rewarded too much. A healthy amount of slip angle is still fast and the way to go but not as much and abusive as before.
We all know that the tyre model, along with force feedback, is the most crucial aspect of a simulation. For me, it's essential to 'feel' the car to push it to its limits. This is precisely what we've been focusing on in this work. I'm pleased with the new model so far, and I'm eager to further refine it using real-life data and expertise.