This is the opposite of "loose."
Pronunciation:
tit
Also Known As:
push, understeer
Examples:
My car was really tight so I was not able to stay on the bottom of the racetrack.
Definition:
This is when the front tires are not getting enough grip on the racetrack. This causes the car
to want to continue straight ahead when the driver turns the wheel.
Related Terms
• push
• understeer
• loose
• oversteer
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