Camber Angle

Definition: It is defined as the angle between the car wheel from its vertical axis. Camber angle is also called 'rake angle'.

Positive Camber Angle Effect:

• If the tyre is tilt outside the vertical line then it is called positive camber angle.
• Increase car stability to drive along a straight line.
• Reduce Steering effort.
• Works well on uneven Vehicle
• A positive camber angle cause wheel to toe out.
• Wheels will wear down more on outside than inside.

Negative Camber Angle Effect:

• Resist the vehicle tendency to move slip sideways during cornering but it will increase the steering effort.
• Wheels will wear down more on the inside than outside.
• Will cause front wheel toe-in.
• Increase in Suspension Wear.

Zero Camber Angle Effect :

• It is the desired angle because it will cause uniform tire wearing and long life (good tyre life point of view).
• If there are any irregularity on the road it will cause change in wheel load from one bearing to other .This cause change in camber angle.