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Tyre specialist aligns with AES UK
to reduce wear and save fuel
Kent-based auto services and tyre supplier A2 Tyres is using a digital wheel alignment system to
rectify axle and wheel misalignment with greater speed and accuracy while reducing tyre wear,
improving safety, and saving fuel.
Operating from 4 retail sites in the
southeast, 3 for retail and vans
and one for commercial vehicles,
A2 Tyres switched from using a basic
wheel alignment system to a Josam Camaligner
upgrade kit, after receiving a demo
from Josam’s exclusive distributor, AES UK
(Automotive Equipment Supplies).
“During the demo, it was plain to see
that the Cam-aligner would immediately
take our service capability to a higher
level” says Director, Robert Lorton. “We
purchased the system in 2021 and moved
from a relatively slow and less precise
solution to carrying out around 20 fast
and accurate checks every month - both
from our workshop and in the field, using
our 17-strong van fleet.”
Robert explains further that the
compact digital Cam-aligner was supplied
with a hydraulic ball joint splitter and
trackbar hammer, making adjustments
easier and quicker. Also magnetic wheel
adapters and spider wheel adapters to
cover all types of commercial vehicles and
wheel types.
“All the readings and data are captured
on a laptop and easy to understand,”
adds Robert. “Plus, we can produce
instant reports and confirmation of any
corrective action. The right tyre set-up
improves fuel economy, extends tyre life
and increases driving comfort and safety –
benefits which are widely reported by our
long-standing customers.”
A2 Tyres also stress the importance
of carrying out regular wheel checks and
advise operators to guard against only
attending to wheel alignment issues after
a problem has been identified.
“Taking a ‘reactive’ approach will fail
to prevent problems before they occur”
says Robert. “Incorrect alignment results
in uneven tyre wear and once started it is
virtually impossible to reverse. Therefore,
we schedule regular checks, including at
our customers’ premises, to help avoid
premature tyre replacement, downtime
and unnecessary cost.
“Overall, we have seen a vast
improvement in the wheel alignment
services we provide” adds Robert Lorton.
“Plus, from day one, we have had an
excellent service from AES, and they are
always on the end of a phone to answer
any queries.”
The Cam-aligner system is
recommended by OEMs such as
Mercedes-Benz Truck, Bus & Van, Scania,
Volvo and Renault Truck and Van.
Established in 2005, AES UK
(Automotive Equipment Solutions) is the
sole UK distributor of Josam products and
provides commercial vehicle alignment
and CV workshop equipment, along with
on-site training, servicing and equipment
calibration to operators throughout the
UK.
More about A2 Tyres here:
www.a2tyres.co.uk
AES UK here: a-e-s-uk.co.uk
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