This is a quick yet accurate method to measure total tire toe. Total toe includes the sum of each tire’s individual toe measurement. The accuracy of the measurements will be based on the set-up and the precision of the tools used to make the measurements. This method gives a total toe measurement since it is not referenced from the aircraft centerline but relative to the two landing gears. In a tricycle gear configuration, this will configure the main landing gear parallel to the direction of travel and not necessarily to the fuselage.