What does rear camber do?

Camber is used to distribute load across the entire tread. Improper camber can make the tire wear on one edge and may cause the vehicle to pull to the side that has the most positive camber. Zero camber will result in the most uniform tire wear over time, but may reduce performance during cornering.

How does rear camber affect handling?

A negative camber can improve the handling of the vehicle. This design makes it possible to keep the entire contact patch evenly loaded. Without this angle, the tire would load on the outer portion of it, which would produce less grip when trying to steer in potentially difficult situations.

Can you adjust rear camber on stock suspension?

Yes you can adjust camber with the camber bolts on the front suspension. You’re limited as to the amount but it can be done. I would recommend taking it to a shop for a proper alignment. And you are also correct that there is no way to adjust the rear camber on the stock suspension.

What’s better negative or positive camber?

Positive Camber – When your wheels are tilted outward, the vehicle has improved stability. Negative Camber – High performance vehicles that require better cornering tend to use negative camber, because it gives the driver more control in this regard.

What can cause negative camber?

What Causes Negative Camber?

• Bent spindle.
• Dislocated strut tower.
• Bent strut.
• Worn or collapsed control arm bushing.
• Bent control arm.
• Weak or broken spring.

What causes rear wheels negative camber?

Negative camber is seen when the top end of a car’s wheel is pointed in towards the center of the car. It typically occurs when the suspension needs to compensate for roll that’s induced when there is a reduction in the wheel’s contact area.

Why is my rear tire slanted?

Tires that slanted out due to negative camber will become perpendicular (aligned) to the road surface when a car is cornering. This means the tires have maximum contact to the road surface – increasing grip, traction and cornering performance. Allowing you to go at higher speed on a corner.

What would cause my rear wheel to camber in?

Why are my rear wheels slanted?

Quick answer, some cars have the bottom of their wheels slanted outward to improve handling performance – also known as negative camber. Cars with negative camber maximize contact between its tires and the road surface when cornering – further increasing grip for the driver to corner faster.

How much negative camber is too much?

For camber, you can go anywhere between -2.5 and -1.8 for your street application. -2.5 should not cause premature wear.

What causes rear camber misalignment?

Reasons for camber misalignment: Vehicle involved in accident. Springs sag causing change in ride height. Ball joints or other attached parts are worn or defective.

What can cause camber problems?

– Instability at highway speeds. – Vehicle “tips” to one side in turns. – The front end dives more than expected during hard braking. – Rear-end squat during acceleration. – Tires bouncing excessively. – Unusual tire wear. – Leaking fluid on the exterior of shocks or struts.

Why do people run extreme camber?

Cars are designed to have a level of negative camber. This is vital when you are cornering. But, when you incline your wheels too much, you are putting too much pressure on the wheel parts that are in contact with the ground. At extreme speeds, this can cause your driveshaft to fail further, causing accidents.