What is camber angle?

Camber angle is the tilt of a vehicle’s wheel when viewed from the front or rear. If the top of the wheel leans inward, that is **negative camber** ; if it leans outward, that is **positive camber**.

Quick Scoop

Camber is measured in degrees and is part of wheel alignment. It affects how much of the tire touches the road, which changes handling, grip, and tire wear.

Why it matters

• Negative camber can improve cornering grip because the tire stays flatter during turns.

• Too much negative camber can increase tire wear and make the car follow road unevenness more noticeably.

• Positive camber is less common on modern passenger cars and is more often used in special vehicles or setups.

Simple example

If you look at a car from the front and the top of the tires tilt slightly toward the center of the car, that is negative camber. If they tilt away from the car, that is positive camber.

If you want, I can also explain camber vs caster vs toe in a very simple way.