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This page is meant to give you some ideas on how to adjust the handling balance of your car. It is strongly recommended that you make only one or two adjustments at a time, and reserve for yourself a large, open area such as a parking lot that is away from people, to test your adjustments. To Reduce Understeer or Increase Oversteer Front tires: Increase tire pressure in 2.5psi increments Increase Section Width Lower the Aspect Ratio Reduce front tread depth Rear Tires: Reduce tire pressure in 2.5psi increments Reduce section width Install higher aspect ratio tires Increase rear tread depth Front Wheels: Install wider wheels Install lighter wheels Rear Wheels: Install narrower wheels Install heavier wheels Front Alignment settings: Dial in more negative camber Dial in More toe-out Dial in more positive caster Rear Alignment settings: Dial in more positive camber Dial in more toe-out (Same as front) Anti-Sway bars: Soften the Front Stiffen the Rear Spring rates: Soften the Front Stiffen the Rear Shock absorbers: Soften the Front Stiffen the Rear Suspension Bushings: Soften the Front Stiffen the Rear Brake Proportioning Reduce Front brake pressure Increase rear pressure Weight Distribution Reduce front weight Increase rear weight Aerodynamics: Increase Front Downforce Reduce rear downforce To Reduce Oversteer or Increase Understeer Front tires: Decrease tire pressure in 2.5psi increments Decrease Section Width Install higher Aspect Ratio tires Increase front tread depth Rear Tires: Increase tire pressure in 2.5psi increments Increase section width Reduce aspect ratio Decrease rear tread depth Front Wheels: Install narrower wheels Install heavier wheels Rear Wheels: Install wider wheels Install lighter wheels Front Alignment settings: Dial in less negative camber Dial in less toe-out (to toe-in if needed) Dial in less positive caster Rear Alignment settings: Dial in less positive camber Dial in less toe-out (Same as front) Anti-Sway bars: Stiffen the Front Soften the Rear Spring rates: Stiffen the Front Soften the Rear Shock absorbers: Stiffen the Front Soften the Rear Suspension Bushings: Stiffen the Front Soften the Rear Brake Proportioning Increase Front brake pressure Reduce rear brake pressure Weight Distribution Increase front weight Decrease rear weight Aerodynamics: Reduce Front Downforce Increase rear downforce Standard Disclaimer: Modification of your car involves risks and may void your warranty. I can not be held responsible for the modifications you consciously decide to undertake nor for the results of doing so.