Caster and Camber Angles
Learning Objective
I can define caster and camber angles and explain their effects on vehicle handling.
Lesson Flow
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Wheel alignment explained & animation: camber, caster toe | toe in toe out explained
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Camber is the measure of the tire's centerline relative to the road surface, and negative camber improves handling by keeping better contact of the tire with the road while cornering.
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Caster is the angular displacement of the steering axis from the vertical axis of the wheel, and positive caster helps straighten the steering wheel when the car goes forward.
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Toe is the direction the tires are pointed relative to the vehicle centerline; toe in means the tires point inward, while toe out means the tires point outward.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Define camber angle and explain how negative camber affects a car's handling during cornering.”
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