For Caster we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Automotive, Car Suspension, Import Cars, Remote Control Cars and Tires.

Caster (Automotive)

The angle between a vertical line and the car's steering axis when viewed from the side, measured in degrees and minutes.

Caster (Car Suspension)

This is the angle of the steering axis as viewed from the side of the car. The axis may pass through upper and lower ball joints or the upper strut bushing and a lower ball joint. Be sure the wheels are pointed straight ahead when measuring this angle.

Caster (Import Cars)

1. The angle between the steering-spindle axis and the wheel vertical as viewed from the side. 2. The backward or forward angle of the steering axis viewed from the side of the car.

Caster (Remote Control Cars)

Almost every car has some caster built-in. Caster is the angle that the car's front wheels pivot on when turning. Most on-road Touring Car type kits use between 5 and 10 degrees of caster. Off-road kits like buggies and trucks have about 25 to 30 degrees of 'kick-up' on the front axles. More caster generally gives more steering going into a turn, but less coming out. The opposite is also true: less caster give less steering going into a turn (initial steering), but more steering as you exit. Caster also gives more stability on straightaways, but this effect is more pronounced in 2WD vehicles.

Caster (Tires)

See 'ALIGNMENT'.

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