Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Common questions about our technology, installation, data, and what to expect from a WheelRight system. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact Us to learn more.
The Basics
WheelRight is an automated vehicle inspection system that captures vehicle and tyre data as assets drive over the ground-based system. The outputs of the inspection include tyre pressure, tyre tread depth, tyre damage, weight in motion, wheel end temperature, and asset identification. The system helps fleets proactively manage maintenance without requiring manual inspections.
WheelRight uses a combination of sensors, imaging technology, and analytics to scan vehicles as they pass over the inspection zone at low speed. The system automatically records data and provides actionable reporting through a centralised dashboard or data feeds to the fleet.
WheelRight is designed for HGV, LGV, LCV, PCV, bus, coach, and commercial fleet operations.
The inspection is typically completed in 6 seconds as the vehicle drives over the system at normal yard or depot speeds.
- Low tyre tread depth
- Irregular wear patterns
- Shoulder wear on tyres
- Dual tyre mismatch
- Tyre inflation-related wear indicators
- Potential alignment issues
- Tyres approaching replacement thresholds
- Overheating of tyre or wheel ends
- Over/underweight vehicles
Safety & Compliance
Yes. Early detection of problems helps fleets address issues before they become roadside breakdown events, reducing downtime, service call-outs, and safety risks.
Yes. Tyre conditions are one of the leading contributors to vehicle safety incidents and regulatory violations. Automated inspections help fleets identify safety concerns earlier and more consistently than manual inspections alone.
WheelRight helps support maintenance documentation and tyre condition monitoring, which can assist fleets with preventative maintenance programmes and compliance readiness.
Operations & Efficiency
Yes. Automated inspections significantly reduce the time technicians spend manually measuring tyre tread and documenting tyre conditions.
WheelRight can integrate with many fleet maintenance and telematics platforms, allowing tyre inspection data to become part of the fleet's broader maintenance workflow.
Yes. Fleets can configure alerts and reporting thresholds for various conditions or criteria.
Yes. Fleet managers can view inspection history, trends, and maintenance needs through centralised reporting tools.
ROI depends on fleet size, tyre spend, failure rates, and operational practices. Many fleets realise value through reduced tyre costs, fewer roadside events, improved labour efficiency, and increased uptime.
Installation & Deployment
WheelRight can be installed at:
- Distribution centres
- Fleet maintenance facilities
- Terminal entrances/exits
- Transit depots
- Travel/Service Plazas
In most cases, installation can be completed with limited disruption. Requirements vary depending on site layout, traffic flow, and environmental conditions.
Yes. WheelRight systems are designed for industrial fleet environments and can operate in a wide range of weather conditions.
WheelRight has above ground and below ground components, which require a minimum excavation footprint of 9.5m x4.5m (31ft x 15ft). The entry and exit must allow for straight line travel of 15.25m (50ft) on each end of the system. The system also requires reliable internet and access to power. Alternate routing around the system must be available during construction.
Deployment timelines vary based on site complexity, integration requirements, and installation scope.
Yes. Multi-site deployments are common for regional and national fleets. The platform is designed to support scalable deployments across enterprise fleet networks with centralised data visibility and reporting.
Next Steps
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