Why do Tuned Cars Use Very Inlined Wheels

If you have a fascination with cars, you have probably encountered very inclined wheels and wondered, “How do you drive around the streets with these kinds of tires?”

Japanese motor shows are packed with cambered wheels – some wheels so modified that they are barely inside the guards.

People often stare at tilted inclined wheel because they make the suspension appear to be broken. Why do tuned cars use very inclined wheels?

What is the purpose of inclined wheels on tuned cars?

Esthetic factors are the main reason tuned cars have extremely inclined wheels. It looks great and people who own very inclined wheels for their cars love it.

A small amount of incline can improve your car’s cornering performance, but if you have very inclined wheels, it will become worse in every way.

Learn the camber angle of your wheels

Camber, when referring to wheels is the angle at the which a tire is inclined relative the road. Camber can be seen when a car turns. You adjust the tire setting to make sure that there is as much surface area on the ground as possible.

Most of the time you observe a stationary car’s wheels, you will assume that it is perpendicular to the wheel. This is often incorrect because the wheel has a slight indentation.

Static camber can be used to maintain wheel mobility. But, for cornering situations, camber settings will adjust so more of the wheel touches the road.

Both positive and negative camber can be found on cars. The top half of the car's wheel should be pointed towards the outside, whereas the bottom part must face toward the center. You will notice the negative camber in tilted inclined wheels.

Whenever you see the outside wheels leaning outside of the car’s body, you realize that the part of the wheel that is in contact with the road diminishes. Many cars have negative camber because it reduces leaning when cornering.

However, too much negative camber causes the car to have more sensitivity to the road’s crown. Tires also tend to wear faster than the rest of your car.

What Distance Should You Travel With Inlined Wheels

The suspension type you choose will affect the amount of wheel inclines you can achieve. After you've changed your suspension, it will be necessary to replace the camber plates. The wheel closest to the ground is subjected to more pressure if it is inclined.

Most of the stanced cars also have their body slammed – that is the lowering of the car’s body. This creates what motor car enthusiasts call “hellaflush” which means you have little body contact with the wheels.

A stretched tire is another way to alter your car's wheels. Here, you purchase the maximum permitted wheel by the manufacturer and have it fitted to your car – with some modifications to the suspension.

Many people choose to have tilted inclined wheels not because it increases the car’s performance but because it has a cosmetic value.

What are the dangers associated with very inlined wheels?

Most people put camber on cars because they like it. You should also know that too much camber can be very dangerous. These are just a few reasons to not drive with too much camber.

1. Braking

Problems with brakes are the first thing you'll experience when you have stanced cars. Normal cars have most of their wheels in contact with the road. It gives the car grip and allows emergency braking. Tire grip will be reduced if the tire's air pressure is almost equal to the weight of the vehicle. It is difficult to brake during emergency braking. This is why so many traffic safety officers are against it.

2. Tire Wear

One side of the tire experiences a lot of wear, which can increase your chances of getting punctured. Be prepared to spend more on tires and maintenance if your plan is to inclines the wheels.

3. Drivingtrain wear

It is not just the tires that get damaged when your wheels are tilted, but also other parts of the vehicle. This will result in higher maintenance costs. All the driveshaft components – wheel bearings, CV joints, bushes – are all designed to be used when the wheels are at a certain angle. This can cause excessive pressure to these joints.

4. Cornering

The camber of cars is set to a certain degree. It is important when cornering. You can also inclines your wheels to much and puts too much stress on any wheel parts touching the ground. Extreme speeds can also cause the driveshaft to break down, leading to accidents.

5. Steering

Steering problems can also be caused by very inclined wheels. Because of the design, steering can't reach maximum lock due to extreme negative camber.

It also needs to travel down and up, which must be aligned properly with the wheels. Modifications are difficult because people don't have the right angle grinder to achieve perfect suspension angles.

Because this section of the tire does not have to contact the ground, it is hazardous for the driver to park the vehicle on the sidewall. This weak spot is more susceptible to punctures.