Basic Suspension Geometry: Camber: Notes

Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the wheels when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The amount of tilt is measured in degrees from the vertical and is called the camber angle.

If the wheel tilts out at the top, the camber angle is positive and if the wheel tilts in at the top it is negative.

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Camber Zero Camber Negative Camber

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Excessive Positive Camber will cause abnormal wear on the outer edge of the tire.

Excessive Negative Camber will cause abnormal wear on the inner edge of the tire.

Camber is measured in Degrees and Minutes and is measured at the front and rear of the vehicle. Camber is adjustable on some BMW models.