Thrust Angle
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Thrust angle is averaged direction rear wheels are pointing in relation to vehicle's center line. See Fig 1 . The presence of negative or positive thrust angle causes rear tires to track improperly to left or right of front tires (dog tracking) in the following manner:
- Negative thrust angle means rear tires are tracking to left of front tires.
- Positive thrust angle means rear tires are tracking to right of front tires.
Improper tracking can cause undue tire wear, a lead or pull and a crooked steering wheel.