C) Setting The Camber; D) Setting The Alignment - Reely ROAD XL Maximus II Operating Instructions Manual

c) Setting the Camber

The camber is the inclination of the wheel level as viewed from the front (vertical).
Negative inclination
(Top wheel edge points inwards)
A negative inclination on the front wheels increases the lateral cornering powers of the wheel when driving through bends, the steering reacts more directly and
steering forces are reduced. At the same time, the wheel is pushed onto the axle leg in the direction of the axle. This stops axial bearing clearance, the driving
behaviour is calmer.
A negative inclination on the rear wheels reduces the tendency of the rear of the vehicle to swerve in bends. By setting a negative inclination, the wear on the
inside of the tyres increases. This effect can, however, be compensated by setting a toe-in.
Adjusting the camber positively up to a positive camber, in contrast, reduces the side guide forces of the tyres!
Setting of the camber on front and rear wheels
The clamping screws for fine adjustment of the camber are each located in the top
wishbones. Figure 10 (see arrow) shows a clamping screw.
• Turn the clamping screw in the upper transverse link clockwise: The wheel top edge
is pulled inwards towards a "negative camber".
• Twist the clamping screw in the upper transverse link counter-clockwise: The wheel
top edge is pulled outwards towards a "positive camber".
Ensure a balanced adjustment of the lateral track forces of the front and rear axis,
because differences may lead to oversteering/understeering.

d) Setting the Alignment

This alignment designates the position of the wheel level to the driving direction.
The tyres are pushed apart in the front by rolling friction when driving. Therefore, they are no longer
precisely parallel to the driving direction.
To compensate, the tyres of the stationary vehicle can be adjusted so that they point slightly inwards.
This toe-in (figure 11, "A") improves lateral cornering of the tyres and leads to a more direct response to
steering.
If a milder response to steering is desired, this can be achieved accordingly by adjusting a toe-out (figure
11, "B"), i.e. the wheels of the stationary vehicle point outward. An alignment angle of 0° on the front axle
ensures the best driveability on almost any ground.
A trail angle of more than 3° toe-in or toe-out leads to handling problems and reduces the speed. Wheel
wear is also increased.
For a rough setting of the front axle alignment, you can screw the outer track rods (figure 12, item 1) on
the steering plate onto two additional attachment points (figure 12, item 2). This also changes the Acker-
mann angle (more progressive deflection of the inner wheel in a curve). The track rods (figure 12, item 1)
for separate track setting of the front wheels are in the right and left track rod between the steering lever
and steering plate.
The toe-in of the front wheels should not exceed 3°!
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Figure 9
Positive inclination
(Top wheel edge points outwards)
Figure 10
Figure 11