What is the relationship between camber angle and load-carrying capacity?

While camber angle primarily affects tire wear and handling, it indirectly influences load-carrying capacity. Camber is the angle of the wheel relative to the vertical axis when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Positive camber means the top of the wheel is tilted outward, while negative camber means it's tilted inward. Excessive positive or negative camber can reduce the tire's contact patch with the road surface, which in turn decreases the tire's ability to effectively support the vehicle's weight. This is because the weight is concentrated on a smaller area of the tire. While the tire's load rating remains the same, the reduced contact area increases the stress on that portion of the tire, potentially leading to uneven wear and a greater risk of tire failure under heavy loads. Therefore, maintaining the correct camber angle, as specified by the vehicle manufacturer, is important to ensure optimal tire contact and safe load-carrying capacity. Significantly deviating from the specified camber can compromise the tire's ability to handle the intended load.