RC Suspension Tuning Guide – Toe In / Toe Out

What is Toe In / Toe Out?
Toe In / Toe Out describes the angle of the front (or rear) tires when viewed from above. If the front tires angle in (or towards the chassis), that is Toe In. If the front tires angle out (or away from the chassis), that is Toe Out (with the same going for the rear).

The toe can be adjusted (in the front) by adjusting the steering turnbuckles. In the rear, it can be adjusted with suspension mount pills (or hub pills) or, in cars with Active Toe, adjusting the turnbuckles.

See also: Ackermann, Active Toe, Bumpsteer

Tuning with an Toe – Front
More Toe-In
• More on-power steering

More Toe-Out
• More off-power steering
• More initial turn-in
• Smoother on-power

Tuning with an Toe – Rear
Less Toe-In
• Less forward traction
• Faster acceleration
• More rotation through the corner
• More high-speed stability
• Best for high traction tracks

More Toe-In
• More forward traction
• Slower acceleration
• Less rotation through the corner
• Less high-speed stability
• Best for low traction tracks

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