Why does the steering become unstable after installing negative offset wheels?

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Installing negative offset wheels may cause steering instability due to the following reasons: Increased track width: When the track width increases without corresponding changes to the steering arms, the turning centers of the wheels don't align during cornering. This creates mutual resistance between the wheels, accelerates tire wear, and ultimately leads to unstable steering. Additionally, the wheel offset affects the wheel spacing, which significantly impacts vehicle stability and tire grip. Effects of negative offset wheels: The disadvantages of negative offset wheels include accelerated tire wear, reduced handling performance, and increased risk of damage to steering gears and power steering pumps. For independent suspension systems, negative offset wheels effectively increase the steering arm angle. During wheel travel, this causes greater changes in tire contact points, resulting in accelerated wear.