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CAMBER Chrysler PT Cruiser I

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CAMBER

Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the top of the tire and wheel assembly. (Scheme 76) Camber is measured in degrees of angle relative to a true vertical line. Camber is a tire wearing angle.

  1. Excessive negative camber will cause tread wear at the inside of the tire.
  2. Excessive positive camber will cause tread wear on the outside of the tire.

Scheme 76

Scheme 76
1 - WHEELS TILTED OUT AT TOP
2 - WHEELS TILTED IN AT TOP