In this post, we will go over the difference between oversteer and understeer. We'll also talk about what causes each handling condition, how to avoid it, and some of the best ways to handle either situation.
Oversteer:
Oversteer is the handling condition where, when exiting a corner, the rear of your vehicle will lose grip before the front. This leads to instability in the car, and usually results in fishtailing, sliding up an escape ramp or other generally bad driving. Oversteer can be caused by too much weight being applied to the outside tires, a loss of traction in the rear tires, or a combination of both.
Understeer:
Understeer is the exact opposite of oversteer. Understeer is when the front tires of your vehicle lose grip and slide before the rear tires do. This handling condition usually results in a vehicle that will continue right off into a brick wall, or some other hazard on the track if not corrected. Understeer can be caused by not enough weight being applied to the outside front tire, a loss of traction in the front tires, or a combination of both.
