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Old 11-15-2012, 03:58 PM
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Anyone know if the alignment spec in the repair manual is Toe-In or Toe-Out? The spec just says a certain degree +/- some minutes IIRC. Thanks, Z
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From Wikipedia:

Positive toe, or toe in, is the front of the wheel pointing in towards the centreline of the vehicle. Negative toe, or toe out, is the front of the wheel pointing away from the centreline of the vehicle.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference">[2]</sup> Toe can be measured in linear units, at the front of the tire, or as an angular deflection.

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So is camel toe positive or negative?
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Originally Posted by SloopJohnB@mac.com
So is camel toe positive or negative?
On the fitment of the cover and if she runs straight.
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Originally Posted by Just Me
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Positive toe, or toe in, is the front of the wheel pointing in towards the centreline of the vehicle. Negative toe, or toe out, is the front of the wheel pointing away from the centreline of the vehicle.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference">[2]</sup> Toe can be measured in linear units, at the front of the tire, or as an angular deflection.

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Thanks. I looked at the spec today and it said -20' +/- 10', so toe-out it is...
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I generally run (close to) zero toe for most street apps. Of course, its "wrong" as is my -1.7 deg camber all around. But it works better for me.

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