Fig. 5: Illustrating Thrust Angles
The front wheels aim or steer the vehicle. The rear wheels control tracking.
This tracking action relates to the
thrust angle (3). The thrust angle is the path that the rear wheels take.
Ideally, the thrust angle is geometrically
aligned with the body centerlin
NOTE: These guidelines do not apply to split rims. Some
vehicle manufacturers restrict
replacement of tires to specific brands, types, or sizes. High pressure
temporary compact spare tires should not be used with any other rims or
wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim