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camber

camber

1 8.6
A tilt of a car's wheels where the top is closer together than the bottom
  • noun
  • /ˈkæmbər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inclinación
  • The off-road vehicle's camber was designed to enhance traction on uneven terrain.
  • wheel camber

Examples

  • While the 8th gen is known for alignment issues, mainly rear camber, cupping is 9/10 related to shocks/struts.

    Blog text (32)
  • Other manufacturers use a mounting plate that can be shimmed to the desired camber and alignment.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Rear wheel camber was set at 4 degrees.

    Academic text (1994)
  • A camber of about 10 degrees is preferred by most users but varies between individuals from around 2 degrees to as much as 12 degrees.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The wheel camber is defined as the angle formed by the rear wheel and the positive vertical axis in the frontal plane.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The frame was molded to partially shroud the rear wheels with 10.75 degrees of camber.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Too much camber often stresses the spokes and decreases wheel rigidity (3).

    Academic text (1993)
  • The wheel camber was set at 8 degrees from the vertical; the seat base at 12.5 degrees from the horizontal; and the backrest at 90 degrees from the seat base.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Wheel alignment, including caster, kingpin inclination, wheel camber, and wheel toe-in; this concerns the two steering wheels.

    Blog text (15)
  • The mechanic adjusted the camber of the wheels to improve the car's stability during turns.

Compounds

camber arch
  • Specialized
8.9

An arch with a flat top and a slightly curved bottom used in doorways or bridges

Surface Forms

camber singular
cambers plural

Etymology

The word camber comes from the old French cambrer, which meant 'to bend' or 'arch'. So a car's camber is the slight 'bending' of the wheel inward or outward, and that bent shape changes how the car handles.