What is the impact of rear wheel camber on a car?

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Chad
07/29/25 9:37pm
Rear wheel camber affects a car in the following aspects: 1. It causes wear on the outer side of the tire: Especially during cornering, it can wear the tire sidewall, which is very dangerous as the sidewall lacks steel belts, and severe cases may lead to tire blowouts. 2. It can cause unstable driving: Because the tire exerts an outward force, even slight bumps can make driving unstable. 3. Camber angle: The camber angle is designed to complement the toe angle. The camber angle can be simply understood as the angle at which the wheel tilts outward. The ideal angle is 0, or slightly outward to prevent unavoidable tire wear caused by the toe angle.
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