How Tyre Choice and Installation Shape Vehicle Handling
Vehicle handling is frequently misinterpreted as the result of either suspension design or steering technology. However, the truth is that handling starts at the very point where the vehicle comes into contact with the road. The tyres are the ones that convert steering input, braking force and road imperfections into movement. Installation decides whether that conversion is precise or distorted. If there is a mismatch between the tyre selection and fitting quality, even the most well-engineered vehicles will show unpredictable behaviour. Knowing this relationship helps to explain why some cars are composed while others are not under the same conditions. Grip Only Matters If It Is Controlled Grip by itself does not assure good handling. Too much grip with no structure can feel twitchy and harsh. Not enough grip gives rise to slow response and loss of confidence. The reliable handling develops from the grip that is controlled and comes out gradually. The tyres that are designed for gradu...