Computerised Wheel Alignment
What is Wheel Alignment?
Wheel Alignment, or tracking, ensures your truck and trailer wheels are set to the correct position as per the manufacturer’s specifications. The process involves checking the direction and angle of the wheels, and it is an essential part of truck and trailer maintenance. Wheels out of alignment can cause uneven and rapid tyre wear and ultimately affect your truck’s handling and safety, so regular wheel alignment inspections are highly recommended.
Misalignment of the wheels also results in poor fuel economy. Your wheel will face resistance on the road surface, making it work much harder to drive in a straight line, which causes excessive wear and tear on the tyres and increased fuel consumption.
Our digital Wheel Alignment equipment features a simple-to-understand viewing screen. This means our highly trained technicians can view the pre and post-readings according to the manufacturer’s specifications and make the adjustments in real-time, providing perfect alignment and saving you money for every kilometre you drive.
Why Wheel Alignment is critical. The typical signs of incorrect wheel alignment are:
- Uneven or feathered tyre wear
- Steering wheel vibration
- Drag or pulling
- Excessive fuel consumption
- Audible distress while turning corners
If you believe your Wheel Alignment needs adjusting, Fleet Service can perform a computerised wheel alignment check, which potentially will save you wear and tear on your tyres and increase your fuel economy, reducing your operating costs.