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Multiple Choice

Which symptom can result from uneven camber between left and right wheels?

Uneven camber changes how much of each tire actually contacts the road, so the tires don’t share the road surface equally. Camber is the tilt of the wheel from vertical, and when left and right camber aren’t the same, one tire will grip differently than the other. That difference in lateral grip causes the vehicle to drift or pull to one side when driving straight. It’s a direct consequence of unequal tire contact and grip. A quiet ride or even tire wear aren’t typical signs of this issue, and brake variation is more related to braking hardware than camber.

Uneven camber changes how much of each tire actually contacts the road, so the tires don’t share the road surface equally. Camber is the tilt of the wheel from vertical, and when left and right camber aren’t the same, one tire will grip differently than the other. That difference in lateral grip causes the vehicle to drift or pull to one side when driving straight. It’s a direct consequence of unequal tire contact and grip. A quiet ride or even tire wear aren’t typical signs of this issue, and brake variation is more related to braking hardware than camber.