Positives and negatives to hub spacers?

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Originally Posted by 2009BBPliftback

I'm sorry I always thought the general rule was Understeer was much easier to control than Oversteer. Understeer is Plowing forward and Oversteer is when the rear end steps out. If I had to guess the wider track would reduce oversteer but i could be wrong.

If you carefully read my post, that is exactly what I said.

Decreased oversteer = Increased understeer

Increased understeer = Decreased oversteer.


When you increase the rear track your are some what improving the rear traction and therefore increasing understeer.

I also said this is actually a good thing for the average driver as it won't change the way the car handles and it will improve the high speed stability making the driver feel more confortable.


Experienced drivers who want to modify the handling of the car for more oversteer will still take benefits from the rear spacers but will add other factors such to higher rear rates, sway bars, front spacers to achieve the desired handling.