This article details creating realistic vehicle physics in game development, focusing on car simulation. The author emphasizes prioritizing the desired player experience over perfect physics replication, illustrating this with examples ranging from arcade-style games to simulators. The core components of a vehicle simulation are the engine (and gearbox), tires, and chassis, each interacting in a feedback loop. Tire modeling is highlighted as crucial for realistic feel, involving concepts like slip ratio and the Pacejka tire model to represent the complex relationship between tire deformation and generated forces. The author provides simplified equations and code examples to guide developers in implementing these principles. Talk on YouTube - https://youtu.be/MrIAw980iYg?si=ygPpbiS-q3Vkb8HZ