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(above & below left) As a driver turns the steering wheel, the front tires develop an angleof attack relative to the direction of travel of the car. The more thewheel is turned, the greater the angle of attack. With more angle ofattack, the front end gains traction up to a point where the anglebecomes excessive and the tire gives up most of its available traction,resulting in a severe push.
Tire Setup - Legal Traction Control

 (above & below left) As a driver turns the steering wheel, the front tires develop an angleof attack relative to the direction of travel of the car. The more thewheel is turned, the greater the angle of attack. With more angle ofattack, the front end gains traction up to a point where the anglebecomes excessive and the tire gives up most of its available traction,resulting in a severe push.  View Related Article

 

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