However, you would probably find many differences if you compared your vehicle to the way a new vehicle handles. Some of these differences in handling can be attributed to improvements in vehicle design, but many of the differences are caused by wear. The wear occurs over a long period, so often we are not aware of how poor our vehicle really does handle. Improving your vehicle's handling is relatively easy. Some of the improvements can be costly, but many can be accomplished even on a modest budget.
Tires play a major part in any vehicle's handling.
For maximum acceleration, cornering ability, and braking, a large footprint is desirable. Performance cars are often fitted with wide tires to increase the car's ability to stick on the road, but large tires also cause problems. Drivers interested in maximum traction will overlook these bad points however. Softer rubber compounds are used to improve a vehicle's grip on the road. Some of the most expensive performance tires can wear out in only a few thousand kilometres because their rubber compounds are so soft.