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Old 01-11-2013 | 10:34 AM
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Default RE: Toe-in or toe-out on a warbird?

I suspect the alignment has to do with the design of the gear and which way it moves or bends due to the loads and rolling friction. If the axles are supported from the inside (towards the fuselage, like a car), you tend to need a little toe-in to keep the tires pointing straight ahead under load. If the gear is strong enough, you may not need to compensate at all.