Over-steer
Definitions
Condition where the vehicle turns more than intended, with the rear end swinging out
Gerry community context
Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.
- Re: Safety opinion tires
Historical mailing list · Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:25:22 -0400
...On the rear only the van may tend to over steer since in most situations the front will have more traction than the rear...
- Re: Tires ? can't seem to find size anywhere
Historical mailing list · Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:28:35 -0400
...Namely, the need to run the front softer than the rear to avoid over steering. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
- Re: Twiga has new shoes [Tires]
Historical mailing list · Thu, 17 Apr 97 10:26:08
...Front tires (and the vehicle specs) require lower inflation >than rear to prevent "over steer." That is, loss of control in quick moves >especially...
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