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Kingpin offset/scrub radius

Is the distance from the center of the wheel contact face to the intersection point of the kingpin extension. The line through the center point of the spring strut support bearing and the control arm ball joint corresponds to the "kingpin".

The scrub radius is influenced by camber, kingpin angle and wheel offset of the wheel rim.

Fig 1: Identifying Positive And Negative Kingpin Offset
G06889633Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.