What is a common consequence of excessive weight transfer during hard braking in a corner?

• A. Excessive weight transfer during hard braking can improve front grip but causes more wear.
• B. It can improve overall balance.
• C. It can cause understeer or oversteer and uneven tire wear.
• D. It has no impact on tire wear.

Answer: (C)

Weight transfer during braking in a corner shifts load to the front tires and unloads the rear. This changes how much grip each axle has: the front tires can reach their limit, making steering feel less responsive, while the rear tires lose grip as they lighten, increasing the chance of the rear stepping out. Depending on the balance at that moment, the car can push wide (understeer) or spin toward the outside of the corner (oversteer). The uneven loading also leads to uneven tire wear because different tires experience different forces and durations of loading during the maneuver. So, excessive weight transfer during hard braking in a corner commonly results in understeer or oversteer and uneven tire wear.