Wheel Alignment Angles: Camber

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Camber

Negative and Positive CamberΒ 

Fig 1: Identifying Negative And Positive Camber Angle
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Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel (1007) when viewed from the front. Camber can be positive or negative and has a direct effect on tire wear.

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