How differentials help drive you round the bend…or not

Only in extreme situations does the Limited Slip Differential (LSD) engage, keeping you going where you might otherwise stop.

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What is the difference between” limited slip” and “locking” differentials, and do they have a downside…like interfering with a car’s steering or extra  tyre wear?  Stephanie

Differentials not only “affect” the steering:  they are essential to it!  And anything that obstructs the free operation of a differential will interfere with the steering and cause the tyres to scrub in some circumstances.

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