Proper care of your truck wheels is not only essential for safety, but also maintains your fleet image and allows you to operate more profitably.
With years of experience in truck accessories and wheels, we have compiled a comprehensive wheel care guide that you and your team can use to make the right choices for your fleet. This overview will guide you through some of the biggest rim care essentials so your fleet is ready for action 24/7.
Why Proper Wheel Maintenance Matters
Optimised Safety
Proper wheel maintenance is crucial for truck drivers as it directly impacts safety on the road. Regular inspections and maintenance tasks such as checking for cracks, buckles, and bead wear, ensuring no damage to the wheels, and preventing accidents. This maintenance prevents costly failures and ensures driver safety.
Cost-Efficiency
Proper wheel care minimises vehicle downtime and is much more affordable than handling costly vehicle repairs caused by wheel damage, impropetr fitment or accidents.Additionally, rims (if properly cared for) can last the lifetime of the truck, saving costs on rim replacements over time. Our wheels are designed to extend the life of your truck, making them a cost-effective choice.
Better Vehicle Performance
Rims that are in good condition guarantee piece of mind. Your truck rolls better with improved handling, and stability. This will improve the performance of the vehicle, increase fuel economy and extend tyre life.
Factors That Impact the Wellbeing of Your Truck Rims
Vehicle Weight
Trucks that transport heavier loads can sustain more significant rim damage than lighter loads. Overloading is another problem that can contribute to faster wear and tear. Always check the load rating of your wheel to ensure that your load is not overloading the wheels. Choosing the right rims for each of your trucks is very important for ensuring longevity. Armoury Group provide wheels with different load ratings, to suit different load types.
Wheel Alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment can destroy your wheels and tyres, as misaligned wheels will cause excessive wear on the rims, making the vehicle dangerous to drive.
Fitting of Wheels
Wheel fitting should be done by a professional to optimise performance and ensure no complications will arise due to incorrect fitment.
Road Conditions
Depending on roads you travel, and the loads you cart, this can impact the condition of your wheels.The terrain and type of worksites visited can impact how long your rims are going to be in good condition. This is when choosing the right finish wheel is very important. The worse the average road conditions are, the more susceptible your wheels will be to damage.
Vehicle and Rim Maintenance Schedule
Rims that undergo regular maintenance last significantly longer. Overall vehicle maintenance is also important, as a well-maintained vehicle puts less strain on the rims.
Driving Habits
Driving habits a also affect rim health, as excessive braking or sudden stops can damage your wheels as the friction creates a buildup of heat, which can cause damage to the wheels.
How Often Should Rims Be Checked?
Commercial truck rim maintenance should adhere to a strict schedule when it comes to the various care procedures. A visual rim inspection should occur each time the vehicle is being taken on the road, ideally checking the rims for cracks, bends, or any other sign of aging that could be indicative of a problem.
As you can see, wheel care can feel tedious, but once it becomes a routine part of everyday operations, it will not only increase the longevity of your fleet’s rims but also the safety of your vehicles giving you piece of mind.
When it comes to wheels, the simple things matter. Something as small as a visual inspection can prevent the risk of a serious accident. So, having your staff properly trained to comply with such safety procedures will allow everyone to do their job in optimal conditions. Your business will also benefit from maintenance meticulousness as it will reduce the risk of costly repairs and other unexpected expenses. To experience peak performance and lasting durability of Armoury Group’s cutting-edge alloy truck rims, explore our range now.
