This is the opposite of "loose." More commonly used in other forms of motorsports.
Pronunciation:
un der steer
Also Known As:
push, tight
Examples:
In order to fix my car's terrible understeer we put softer shocks on the front.
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
• tight
• loose
• oversteer
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