DOLLY WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Tow dollies are incredibly versatile vehicle connections for transporting light vehicles or heavier loads that cannot fit into your vehicle. A typical tow dolly doesn’t have any power, and the towing vehicle has to have sufficient power to haul the dolly with its load.
When you use a tow dolly, you have to pay heed to several safety factors as towing another vehicle with a dolly can be hazardous. Examples of safety tips include staying within the weight rating, checking the hitches and brakes before a trip and allowing extra following distances.
An aspect of dolly towing that many people tend to forget is the dolly’s wheel alignment. Since dollies tend to carry heavy loads, their wheels can fall out of alignment, which means that the wheels don’t run completely parallel with one another. Be sure to get your truck wheel alignment in Perth to avoid this issue.
Because the wheels, don’t roll in the same direction the towing vehicle is pulling the dolly, you may run into several issues, including dolly tyre wear, increased drag, stress on the hitches, lower fuel efficiency, safety issues and side forces working against the towing vehicle.
Over time, the dolly’s performance may become sub-par, and you may consider replacing the towing vehicle altogether. The good news is that, with a proper wheel alignment, you can eliminate many of the adverse consequences and safety issues typically associated with misaligned dolly wheels.
WRC Mobile Truck Wheel Alignment offers a wide range of services when it comes to truck wheel alignment in Perth, including wheel alignments for tow dollies. We can ensure that your dolly’s wheels are properly aligned, whether you have a dolly with two axles, three axles or a turntable.
BENEFITS
Having your tow dolly’s wheels aligned can be beneficial in several ways. The most significant benefit by far is that aligning your dolly wheels reduces tyre wear almost completely. This benefit is advantageous for many reasons.
Lower tyre wear means an extended dolly tyre life. If your dolly wheel alignment is out by as little as 50 millimetres, it means that you effectively drag your tyres over the road for several kilometres over long distances.
Since an alignment increases your tyres’ lifespan, your tyre replacement costs are lower over the long run. You also save money in that the elimination of drag means that your towing vehicle is operating at higher fuel efficiency.
When your dolly’s wheels are not correctly aligned, side forces are acting on your towing vehicle, resulting in higher steering input. By aligning your dolly wheels, you reduce the steering input necessary to keep the towing car on the road as well as driver fatigue.
Optimal safety is another paramount benefit of conducting a dolly wheel alignment. A worn-out dolly tyre that bursts or skids can be incredibly dangerous, especially if the dolly is carrying a load.
GET IN TOUCH
To ensure optimal dolly performance, weight distribution and tyre lifespan, you need the alignment services of a reputable and experienced team. WRC Mobile Truck Wheel Alignment will use the latest technology and high-end equipment to carry out your truck wheel alignment in Perth. Contact us today to discuss your wheel alignment needs.