Mechanical Engineering - Automobile Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Automobile Engineering - Section 5 (Q.No. 30)
30.
The basic purpose of providing caster angle on wheels is to
prevent uneven tyre wear
maintain directional control
bring the road contact of the tyre under the point of load
compensate for wear in the steering linkage
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Abhishek Vij said:   9 years ago
Its the king pin angle inclination with the vertical when seen in side view.

Caster is positive when the steering axis is behind the tyre center line. This is desired as it gives better steering control.

Positive caster is also seen in the tyres of office revolving chairs.

Hardik said:   9 years ago
What is mean by caster?

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