What term describes the condition when the front sides of the wheels are closer together than the rear sides?

• A. Aligned
• B. Toed-out
• C. Toed-in
• D. Centered

Answer: (C)

Toe-in describes the condition where the front edges of the wheels are closer together than the rear edges, so the wheels are angled inward when viewed from above. This inward angle helps with straight-line tracking and stability on the ground, providing a self-centering tendency as the tires roll. It’s a deliberate alignment setting that can compensate for suspension sag or load and can influence tire wear and steering feel. The opposite, toe-out, would have the front edges farther apart. If the wheels were perfectly parallel with no toe, that would be a neutral or aligned condition, not toe-in.