Truck and Trailer Alignments
If your vehicle is driving a little off or your tires are wearing unevenly, it might be out of alignment. Adjusting a vehicle’s steering and suspension components will ensure that new tires or retread tires are pointed in the right direction. Unevenly worn tires also increase the odds of an accident, since your truck won’t have the traction it needs to avoid a crash. Fortunately, truck and trailer alignment problems can usually be fixed, leading to improved performance and a safer drive.
Improper alignment can cause:
- Poor fuel economy
- Shortened tire life
- Increased repair costs
- Decreased drivability
- Safety hazards
Signs Your Truck or Trailer May Need an Alignment:
- Pulling to the Side
- Flat Tires
- Unevenly Wearing or Crooked Tires
Along with fixing the alignment of your vehicle, it’s also important to check that your tires are properly inflated. Underinflated tires will result in more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread, and overinflated tires will result in more wear in the center of the tread than on the shoulders.
An alignment check should be part of any professional driver’s regular maintenance routine, and alignment should also be checked whenever new tires are purchased.
Misalignment can be caused by anything from poor road conditions, pot holes and bumps, to a truckers driving habits. No matter the cause, when your truck starts pulling to either side or you feel vibrations in your steering wheel, Harry J. Smith Co. can get your truck back on track with our complete truck and trailer alignment services. Thanks to more than 100 years of experience, we know exactly what our customers need when it comes to semi-truck and trailer alignment services.
If your truck has become more difficult to handle, the specialists at Harry J. Smith Co. have the equipment and expertise to provide the repairs you need.