When it comes to heavy vehicles, every minute of downtime counts. That’s why at Gas & Tyre, we bring our heavy vehicle alignment services directly to you, improving fuel efficiency whilst minimising disruptions to keep your business moving. From buses to motorhomes, trucks, and more, our mobile wheel alignment service eliminates the hassle of bringing your vehicles into town —we come to your depot and align your heavy vehicle tyres on the spot!
Our JOSAM cam-aligner wheel alignment system uses the centerline principle to determine the position of axles and individual wheels in relation to the centerline of the vehicle. The system allows our technicians to perform wheel alignments for commercial vehicles such as trucks, trailers, buses, and light commercial vehicles.
Our JOSAM Cam-aligner caters to any commercial vehicle:
- Trucks with multiple steered axles
- Buses and light commercial vehicles
- Trailers and semi-trailers
- Specialised agricultural and construction vehicles
The Business Case for Heavy Vehicle Alignments
Reduced Tyre Wear: ensuring truck tyres are wearing evenly facilitates efficient driving.
Reduced Fuel Consumption: by minimising friction and resistance against your tyres when wheels are properly aligned, you will experience fuel savings.
Increased Tyre Lifespan: Moreover, regular alignments extend tyre lifespan, increasing the mileage of your investment
Technical Aspects of Heavy Vehicle Alignment:
During an alignment, technicians focus on measuring; toe, steering box position, camber, out-of-square, parallelism and axle offset caster, KPI, Toe Out On Turns and max turn using our patented camera technology with the chassis centre line of the vehicle as reference. Enabled by the unique rolling method, toe and camber measurements may be taken while the vehicle is in driving position, with no lifting of axles with run-out compensation required.
Wireless technology is used for transmitting data between measuring units and the computer. The value of having live measurements when making adjustments is invaluable, making it a quick and efficient process to get your vehicles wheel accurately aligned.
Signs Your Vehicle Needs Alignment:
With the conditions across some Northland roads, it may be difficult to tell however common indicators include pulling to one side, excessive steering wheel vibrations, or an off-centred steering wheel while driving straight. Additionally, uneven tyre wear is a telltale sign that your vehicle may be out of alignment. For more info, read our handy guide on how to know when you need a wheel alignment here.
Looking to get the most out of your passenger tyres? Check out our guide on fuel efficiency and wheel alignments here.
Why Choose Gas & Tyre for Heavy Vehicle Wheel Alignments?
At Gas & Tyre, we understand the importance of keeping your heavy vehicles in top condition. Our mobile heavy alignment services are designed to save you time and hassle while ensuring your vehicle or fleet operates efficiently and safely. Whether you’re experiencing alignment issues or seeking preventative maintenance our expert team is here to help.
Contact Gas & Tyre today and experience the convenience of our on-the-spot heavy vehicle alignment services in Northland.
