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Toe is the pointing in or pointing out of the front wheels as viewed from the top of the car. If the front wheels point in,
toward the engine, at the front edge of the wheels then you have toe in. If the front wheels point out at the front edge then
you have toe out. The toe out provides directional stability. Toe should be checked often as any contact with curbs or
potholes is likely to change your toe setting. Changes in ride height can have an effect on toe as well.
Toe can be set with a pair of toe plates that are rested on the sidewalls of the tires. A tape is placed on the toe plates in
front of the tire and an additional tape behind the tire. When using toe plates a smaller tape reading on the back tape
indicates toe out.