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Wheel Alignment Angles: Camber

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Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel when viewed from the front. Camber can be positive or negative and has a direct effect on tire wear.

Fig 1: Camber
GF0024536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Positive camber angle
2 True vertical
3 Pivot centerline

When the wheel tilts out at the top, the camber is positive (+).

When the wheel tilts in at the top, the camber is negative (-).