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While it's beyond the capability of the average Joe to check caster and camber at home, toe-in is easy to check with nothing more than a buddy and a tape measure. Pick a spot on the tire tread (for example, the outside edge of the center tread block), and measure the difference between the front of the tire and the rear. If the measurement is greater in the front than the back, the suspension is toe'd out. If the rear measurement is greater than the front, it's toe'd in. Generally, 1/16 inch of toe-in is desirable.
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 While it's beyond the capability of the average Joe to check caster and camber at home, toe-in is easy to check with nothing more than a buddy and a tape measure. Pick a spot on the tire tread (for example, the outside edge of the center tread block), and measure the difference between the front of the tire and the rear. If the measurement is greater in the front than the back, the suspension is toe'd out. If the rear measurement is greater than the front, it's toe'd in. Generally, 1/16 inch of toe-in is desirable.  View Related Article

 

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