SINGLE & TWIN STEER TRUCK WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WRC Mobile Truck Wheel Alignment is your go-to source for truck wheel alignment in Perth. We specialise in solutions for both traditional single axle and twin axle configurations.
A truck with single steering has only one driving axle, which means that if you turn, only one set of wheels moves in the desired direction while the rest of the wheels continue to roll forward. A truck with a twin axle configuration, on the other hand, offers steering control over two sets of wheels.
Twin-steer trucks typically offer robust steering, better weight distribution and improved turn stability than single-steer trucks. Single-steer trucks are suitable if the owner prefers lower maintenance in the drive department.
Twin axles, as well as single axles, can become misaligned as the result of regular turning and improper load distribution, which can result in many issues. During a wheel alignment, the objective is to remove all turning side forces. When all the wheels of a truck are aligned, they will roll in the same direction in which the truck is travelling.
Ideally, you should have all the wheel of a truck aligned, because if the other axles are misaligned, it can have an adverse effect as well. The drive axles are the most critical to have aligned, however. Even if all the other shafts are in correct alignment, misaligned driving axles can result in improper traction.
Driving axles can be misaligned in two ways:
- Both axles are parallel but not perpendicular to the truck’s centre line, which is called a thrust angle problem.
- The axles are not parallel, which is called a scrub angle problem.
If you have a thrust angle problem, the drive axles will push the truck away from the centreline. With scrub problems, the drive axles will try to turn the vehicle. The tiniest turning side force can, over thousands of kilometres, result in considerable tyre damage.
The importance of getting a high-quality truck wheel alignment in Perth, therefore, not be overstated.
BENEFITS
There are several benefits to have your truck’s wheels aligned as soon as you notice a thrust or scrub angle problem.
Firstly, a wheel alignment ensures a longer tyre life. Since truck tyres are expensive, an alignment will reduce your business’s operating costs significantly. A wheel alignment can also save you the costs that are typically associated with suspension component wear.
Another benefit of wheel alignment is that it will improve your truck’s fuel efficiency. A misalignment as small as 50 millimetres between the steer and drive tyres can increase your fuel expenses significantly over the long haul.
Since scrub or thrust angle problems require constant steering input, an alignment will ensure that the driven will not have to “fight” with the steering wheel, which alleviates driver fatigue.
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A truck wheel alignment can be incredibly beneficial to your business logistics and financial health.
To gain the benefits of a truck wheel alignment in Perth, contact WRC Mobile Truck Wheel Alignment today for a free quote.