Frequently Asked Questions - Toe-in

"Toe-in" describes the angle of the wheels to the car (viewed from above), measured at axle height (the mid-point of the wheel) and refers to a pair of wheels (either the front wheels or the rear wheels).
Special guages are available to ensure accurate measurement.

"Toe-in" on the front wheels means that the distance between the wheels measured at their front edge is less than the distance between the wheels measured at their rear edge (see diagram).

"Toe-out" on the front wheels means that the distance between the wheels measured at their front edge is more than the distance between the wheels measured at their rear edge.
"Toe-in" makes the car more stable.
"Toe-out" allows the car to make sharper turns into corners.

More rear toe-in improves straight line stability.
Less rear toe-in improves steering

Typical measurements are : -
Front toe-in = 1 degree
Rear toe-in = 3 degrees

Adjustment
Rear toe-in is fixed on some cars, and the methods of adjustment vary, but the following should be a useful guide.

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