toe-out

[ toh-out ]

noun

1. the slight forward divergence that the front wheels of an automobile undergo during forward motion, especially in turns.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toe-out¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

F1 cars are often set up with toe-out, which means the tires are pointing slightly away from the center of the car when it is traveling in a straight line.

From Fox News

What Mercedes-AMG has done is design a system that allows the driver to pull on the steering wheel to eliminate the toe-out on demand, as has been seen in on-camera footage from pre-season testing.

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