How to Calculate Camber

by James Porter
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Method 1: Direct Measurement

Step 1

Set a straight-edge vertically along the tire you want to measure. The ruler should be resting flat against the tire's surface with its bottom edge on the ground. It does not need to be in the middle of the tire as long as it is not rotated relative to the ground.

Step 2

Position a protractor on the ground against the straight-edge so that its length extends away from the tire and its surface is against the edge of the straight-edge. Align it so that the straight-edge crosses through the protractor's center reference point when viewed head-on (from the protractor). If the tire is in the way of this, you can either hold the straight-edge away from the tire but still parallel to it, or move the protractor to the side of the tire but still perpendicular to it.

Step 3

Look through the protractor head-on, making sure the straight-edge crosses through its center reference point from your perspective, and measure the angle of the straight-edge.


Method 2: Trigonometric Calculation

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