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Does the Toyota Supra rear end wiggle?

I was so excited when they brought back the Toyota Supra! This was sort of my teenage dream car, so buying the newest model was a big deal for me. But I’ve noticed when I really give it the gas that it handles a little rough. Does the Toyota Supra rear end wiggle when you drive fast?

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Lynell Spencer · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Car enthusiasts everywhere were thrilled with the return of the Supra! It must be awesome to have gotten your hands on one!
The
Toyota Supra
rear end can wiggle or sway when you drive fast, especially if you are new to operating a rear wheel drive vehicle.
There are some great advantages to driving a rear wheel drive vehicle, like improved balance and steering control. In a rear wheel drive car, the weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear wheels. But, there are also some common moves you should avoid. Here are some tips for driving your new
Toyota
:
  • Don’t accelerate during your turns. If you are used to a front wheel drive vehicle, this can be a hard habit to break, but accelerating during a turn in your Supra is the easiest way to lose control of your steering and cause that rear end wiggle.
  • Accelerate smoothly—don’t “floor it” abruptly. An abrupt acceleration makes the car unbalanced by lifting the front end slightly. This can make it difficult to steer.
  • Avoid rough shifting. You can downshift for needed power and traction, and shift up again to increase speed, just keep in mind that doing this in a rear wheel drive could cause the back tires to jam.
  • Don’t engage the handbrake without the clutch. This will put a great deal of stress on your car. It is basically like jamming a stick into the spokes of a moving bicycle.
  • Invest in winter tires. Your
    RWD car
    is lighter in the back, and heavier winter tires will give you the traction you need on snowy or icy roads.
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