Looking down at the wheels from above the vehicle, toe alignment is the distance between the front of the wheels relative to the distance between the back of the wheels. If the wheels are closer at the front, they are said to be toed-in or to have a negative toe. A small amount of negative toe enhances directional stability and provides a smoother ride on the highway. On most front wheel drive vehicles, standard toe adjustment is either zero or slightly positive. When power is applied to the front wheels, they tend to toe-in naturally.
| Fig. 1: Camber angle influences tire contact with the
road
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| Fig. 2: Adjusting the camber at the upper strut bolt
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| Fig. 3: Toe-in means the distance between the wheels
is closer at the front than at the rear of the wheels
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| Fig. 4: Toe-in adjustment directions
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