Term
Camber
Camber is the angle of the rear wheels. You’ll often see this described as “2° camber” or “4° camber.” It can improve stability and pushrim access — but it also changes overall width.
In simple terms
With camber, the tops of the wheels tilt inward and the bottoms tilt outward. This can make the chair feel more planted, especially during turns.
What it affects
- Stability and confidence during turns
- Access to pushrims (hand position)
- Overall chair width (doorways, transport, tight spaces)
- How the chair tracks and feels at speed
Common tradeoffs
- More camber: can feel sportier and more stable, but increases width and may be annoying indoors.
- Less camber: easier to fit through doorways and into vehicles, but may feel less “locked in.”
If the user’s home has narrow doorways, width is not a minor issue.