Toe (Alignment)
Toe is how much the front edges of the wheels point towards or away from each other when seen from above.
What is Toe (Alignment)?
Toe-in means the fronts point slightly inwards; toe-out, outwards. It is the angle that most affects tyre wear and is adjusted with the tie rods. Toe is set on both axles on cars with adjustable rear suspension. Values are given in degrees or millimetres.
How it works
A small amount of toe makes the car stable when driving straight.
Why it matters for your car
Wrong toe causes feathered wear across the tread and a steering wheel that is not straight. Toe changes after replacing tie rods, steering racks or suspension arms, so alignment is part of these jobs.
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