diff --git a/src/bike/wheels.rs b/src/bike/wheels.rs
index 4c8d9a0..6a6dd1b 100644
--- a/src/bike/wheels.rs
+++ b/src/bike/wheels.rs
@@ -78,7 +78,13 @@ pub fn spawn_tires(
         let mass_props = ColliderMassProperties::Density(0.1);
         let damping = conf.damping;
 
-        let prismatic_builder = PrismaticJointBuilder::new(Vec3::Y)
+        let prismatic_axis = if steering.is_some() {
+            Vec3::new(0.0, 1.0, 0.57).normalize() // about 30 degrees of rake
+        } else {
+            Vec3::Y
+        };
+
+        let prismatic_builder = PrismaticJointBuilder::new(prismatic_axis)
             .local_anchor1(offset)
             .limits(limits)
             .motor_position(limits[0], stiffness, damping);