SportsSeptember 1, 2026

camber

KAM-ber

Definition

The angle at which a vehicle's wheels are tilted relative to the road surface when viewed from the front or back.

Etymology

Originating from the Middle French word 'cambrer' (to arch), the term entered Middle English and was used to describe an arched or curved shape before being applied to automotive engineering.

In the news

The article notes that the tire's design is optimized for the low levels of wheel tilt, or camber, typically used in Cross Car chassis setups.

Nova Motorsport reveals new ZZXC Cross Car tire

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Tire Technology International Magazine

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