In the demanding field of vehicle recovery, professionals frequently encounter complex scenarios. Among the most challenging is the situation where one or more of a vehicle’s road wheels remain immobilised, rendering conventional movement impossible. It is precisely in these moments of crisis that the invaluable utility of wheel skids comes into play.
In this blog, we delve into the world of top-quality wheel skate skids available through T & C Services, the trusted online resource for vehicle recovery equipment.
The Purpose of Wheel Skids
Wheel skids serve as indispensable aids for the movement and recovery of both cars and light commercial vehicles, particularly on hard surfaces. These scenarios often unfold due to various factors, including locked wheels, damage, or the obstruction of access to the vehicle (commonly due to missing keys or an engaged handbrake). Additionally, they prove indispensable when unloading a locked vehicle from the rear of a recovery vehicle.
Why Use Wheel Skids?
The importance of wheel skids in vehicle recovery cannot be overstated. They come to the rescue when one or more road wheels cannot rotate, and here are a few scenarios where wheel skids prove invaluable:
- Stuck or Disabled Vehicles: When a vehicle is stuck or has one or more wheels disabled, wheel skids help move it with ease.
- Tight Spaces: In situations where you have limited space to manoeuvre, wheel skids provide the precision required to navigate tight spots.
- Towing and Transport: When loading vehicles onto trailers or tow trucks, wheel skids assist in positioning the vehicle securely.
- Safety and Control: Wheel skids ensure that the vehicle remains stable during recovery operations, enhancing safety for both the vehicle and the recovery crew.
Featured Wheel Skid Products
As we explore the world of wheel skids, T & C Services offers an array of top-quality options to suit your specific needs and preferences. Here are some featured products:
Economy Wheel Skates – Set of 4 – Great as a budget option
A set of four high-visibility, exceptionally durable tire skates. They dramatically reduce friction during vehicle loading and unloading by wedging between the wheels and the ground. With an interlocking tooth system for versatility and notches for wheel-free vehicle movement, these skates are designed for efficiency. Their fluorescent orange colour ensures visibility, and they’re made from a hard-wearing polymer.
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Wheel Skates Skiddy Bob – Set of 4
Introducing the Wheel Skates Skiddy Bob Set of 4 – a new, ergonomically designed set of wheel skates, tailored for stability. These skates facilitate vehicles gliding onto a trailer, with or without wheels, and feature a centre cavity to accommodate brake discs. This innovative product provides an alternative to Slippery Jim Wheel Skates, allowing you to choose the best fit for your needs.
- Available in Black or Fluorescent Orange for enhanced visibility.
- Wide design at 120mm.
- Slightly higher at 85mm.
- Crafted from super-strong and hard-wearing polymers.
- Proudly made in the UK.
- 100% recyclable.
Wreckmaster Slippery Jims – Set Of 4
These wheel skates are designed to make vehicle recovery more efficient. They dramatically reduce friction during the loading and unloading of vehicles, especially those with damaged or stuck wheels. The skates fit snugly between the wheels and the ground, minimising friction, thus reducing strain on your winch and wire rope. With these skates in place, moving a disabled vehicle becomes a smoother operation, whether you’re loading or unloading it. Their interlocking tooth system allows them to be joined for wide tires, and each skate features a notch for wheelless vehicle accommodation.
- Each skate is 10cm wide.
- Sold as a set of 4.
- Available in Black or Neon Yellow
In conclusion, these wheel skids stand as indispensable assets in the toolkit of vehicle recovery professionals. They offer a sophisticated and efficient solution to the complexities of manoeuvring or recovering vehicles under adverse conditions, and are engineered to the highest standards, ensuring that recovery tasks, even the most formidable, are executed with consummate ease and professionalism.
