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There are several words for wheels losing traction; spinning, sliding, drifting, breaking free...

If it happens to the front wheels while cornering it'll cause understeer = the car will continue straight forward despite the driver trying to turn.

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What is the name front front tire loss of traction?

Hydroplaning.


Which vehicle balance term descibes loss of traction when a vehicles weight is transferred to the side tires when turning or cornering?

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Why don't racing quads have 4 wheel drive?

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