Caster & Camber Theory

Caster

• Caster is the angle between the suspension holding the wheel in place and the topmost part of the wheel. Caster is adjusted by altering the suspension on a car so that the car is at the correct height above the road.

Camber

• Camber is the angle between the wheel and the road. If the top part of the wheel is further from the car than the bottom part, the wheel is said to have a positive camber. Camber is important in both the quality of the steering and performance of a car.

Toe

• Toe refers to the symmetrical angle made between the wheel and the long axis of the car. This is in contrast with the "steer" angle, which is the asymmetrical angle made between both front wheels and the long axis of the car. Toe angle is considered positive when both front wheels point "in" towards the center of the car.