Toe Angle Explainer | Tire Wear & Handling Effects
Learn about wheel toe angle (toe-in, toe-out, zero toe) and its significant impact on tire wear (scrubbing) and vehicle stability/responsiveness. Interactive explainer.
Toe is a critical wheel alignment angle that refers to the direction the front of the tires are pointing when viewed from above. * **Toe-in:** The front edges of the tires are closer together than the rear edges. * **Toe-out:** The front edges of the tires are further apart than the rear edges. * **Zero Toe:** The tires are parallel to each other. Incorrect toe settings are a primary cause of premature tire wear (often called 'scrubbing') and can significantly affect vehicle stability and steering responsiveness. This explainer helps visualize and understand the general effects of different toe angles.
- Enter the desired Toe Angle in degrees. Use positive values for toe-in (front of tires point inward) and negative values for toe-out (front of tires point outward). Most passenger cars have very small toe angles, often less than +/- 0.5 degrees.
- Adjust the value using the input field or the +/- buttons for live updates.
- The results will explain the type of toe (Toe-in, Toe-out, or Zero Toe) and describe its general potential effects on tire wear and vehicle handling.
- An illustrative placeholder image will also be shown to help visualize the angle.
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