Camber Plates Explained: Benefits, Adjustments, and How They Work

What Are Camber Plates & Why Do You Need Them?

When lowering your car with coilovers or lowering springs, you’ll need an alignment to reset your suspension geometry for optimal performance and tyre wear. A key element of this alignment is the camber, which can significantly affect how your car handles, brakes, and accelerates. Camber plates provide a way to adjust camber angles to suit your driving style and vehicle setup.

Understanding Camber

Camber (aka camber angle) is the measured angle of the wheel/tyre centreline versus true vertical. It can be neutral (0°), negative (top of the tyre leans inward), or positive (top of the tyre leans outward).

Adjusting the camber angle can have a major impact on your car’s performance:

• Negative Camber: Improves cornering grip by maximising the tyre’s contact patch during turns but may reduce straight-line braking and acceleration efficiency if excessive.
• Positive Camber: Rarely used in street or racing cars but may have niche applications in specific scenarios like oval track racing.

Static vs. Dynamic Camber

• Static Camber: Measured when the car is at rest and used as a baseline for alignment.
• Dynamic Camber: Changes as the suspension moves during driving (e.g., when cornering or encountering bumps).

Adjusting camber with precision helps balance tyre wear and performance, ensuring optimal handling and safety.

Why Camber Plates Matter

Camber plates allow for fine-tuned adjustments to your car’s camber angle. This is particularly important when:

• Lowering your car, as it alters suspension geometry.
• Installing wider or aftermarket wheels, where clearance becomes a concern.
• Optimising your car for specific uses, such as track days, spirited driving, or daily commutes.

Camber plates are especially useful in MacPherson strut suspension setups, commonly found in a wide range of vehicles.

Key Benefits of Proper Camber Adjustment:

1. Improved Cornering: Maximises tyre contact and enhances stability when cornering.
2. Extended Tyre Life: Ensures even tyre wear.
   

A properly adjusted camber angle optimises the tyres' contact patch, improving traction and stability during cornering manoeuvres. This increased grip allows for better control and a more confident driving experience.

Pro Tip for Wheel Fitment

If you’re considering new wheels and tyres, camber adjustments can help prevent rubbing and enhance fender clearance during suspension travel. Tools like WillTheyFit.com can help visualise how new wheel setups will fit compared to your current configuration.

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• Exceptional durability
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Millway camber plates are a firm favourite among car enthusiasts and our customers.

Why Choose Millway?

• Designed for both track and street performance
• Delivers reliable, long-lasting alignment
• A superior choice compared to many other brands
• Helps you fine-tune your alignment with confidence, regardless of your driving style

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