Wheel Camber: Wheel Camber is the tilt of the tyre as viewed from the front/rear of the car. If the top of the tyres leans toward the centre of the car, then you have negative camber. If the top of the tyre tilts out away from the centre of the car, then you have positive camber.
Adjusting camber can have a dramatic effect on the cornering ability and handling of your car. Get it wrong and you can ruin both the handling and performance of your vehicle.
Camber is measured with a caster/camber gauge and is usually easily adjusted with Stance+ Camber Bolts, Camber Shims, Camber Adjustable Rear Control Arms, Camber top mount plates or Camber adjustable suspension bushes.
Alignment settings should always be done by a professional using a laser alignment machine.
Negative Camber: Negative Camber is usually caused when a vehicle is running lowered suspension. If the top of the tyre leans toward the centre of the car, then you have negative camber. Negative camber is common in race cars for enhanced cornering grip. The increase in negative camber maximises the tyres contact patch during aggressive cornering speeds. Great for increasing cornering ability but bad for tyre wear.
Positive Camber: Positive camber is usually caused when you raise a vehicle past the manufacturer’s suspension settings or when a new suspension kit has been fitted, but the car has yet to be aligned. If the top of the tyre leans away from the car you have positive camber. Positive camber causes poor handling and increases uneven tyre wear.
Zero Camber: Zero camber means your tyre fits flat and flush to the road, perfectly vertical in appearance. Zero camber maximises the cars contact patch to the roads surface ensuring safe handling and even tyre wear, essential for road cars.
Correct camber setting is critical for safe handling, stability and performance. Zero camber ensures better handling and even tyre wear. Incorrect camber can cause the car to pull to one side and increases tyre wear.