Steering Caster

Which of these wheels show a positive or negative caster angle?

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A shopping trolley, or furniture wheel, has negative caster.

• True

• False its positive

• False a shopping trolley wheel has no caster angle

• Caster angle is desirable because it allows the steering to self-centre, or straighten up once a corner has been turned.​

• True

• False

Caster angle has little affect on tyre wear.

• True

• False

Castor angle is easily adjustable and therefore should always be checked after a repair

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Castor angle is usually frozen and therefore not adjustable.

(set by the vehicle manufacturer)