steering

A Quick Guide to Diagnosing 10 Common Steering Issues

Sloppy steering giving you fits? Before you curse your steering system, you need to pinpoint the actual cause of problem. Poor steering may actually be the result of suspension system issues, worn tires, or other non-steering system inadequacies. Then again, maybe it is your steering system. Bottom line is, you need to track down the root

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Quick Tech: Oversteer vs. Understeer and How to Correct Both

Oversteer and understeer are terms used to describe steering sensitivity in vehicles. We’re going to introduce you to both conditions, and talk about the ways they can be corrected, if so desired. You can also learn about it the Top Gear way here. … Oversteer Rear tire drift is greater than that of the front, and the rear

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How to Correct Bump Steer

What is Bump Steer? It is the term for when your wheels steer themselves without input from the steering wheel. It is caused by bumps in the road or track interacting with improper length or angle of your suspension or steering linkages. Most car builders design their cars so that the effects of bump steer

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