Talk is cheap – but tyres aren’t!
With the cost of tyres being one of a number of major operating costs for a business, avoiding costly and in some case unecessary replacements due to incorrect alignment is a great way of reducing costs! Of course it’s not all about cost – safety is another important factor. Correctly aligned wheels ensure both the safety and longevity of your vehicles tyres which is a win/win for all businesses.
Trust the experts!
All trucks are different and manufactured with a specific toe angle – be it neutral, toe-in or toe-out. Settings can become lost and irregular tyre wear can occur due to:
- worn components
- damaging road conditions (pot holes, curbs, debris etc)
- heavy braking
- a shift in load position
Any irregularity in tyre wear and wheel alignment can result in:
- decreased tyre lifespan
- poor fuel economy
- annoying / potentially dangerous steering wheel vibration
- abnormal component wear due to vibration
All of these factors can impact not only your bottom line – but the safety of your driver. Let our wheel alignment experts help keep both your workforce and your budget safe! Our technicians are trained to recognise tyre wear patterns associated with faulty alignments.
Did you know?
- Just 1mm misalignment can reduce tyre mileage performance by 7%
- When wheels or axles are not aligned, mechanical parts are subject to increased stress and can suffer increased wear or premature failure
- The rolling resistance from the tyre increases if alignment is not correctly adjusted which, in turn, increases fuel consumption
- Poor alignment resulting in vibration or poor vehicle handling increases driver fatigue (and complaints!)
- With the tyres being the only point of contact between the vehicle and the road, handling, safety and driver comfort are completely dependent on wheel and axle alignment
Point of difference
Unlike many alignment providers our equipment allows us to align your vehicle along the centre line – so there is no need to bend axles to achieve optimum results.
Let the experts check your truck wheel alignment and benefit from:
- Increased fuel economy (up to 7.5%)
- Increased tyre life (up to 10% improvement in tyre wear)
- Reduced mechanical breakdowns
- Safer driving and comfort