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Article: Selecting the right off-road tire. (includes related articles and buyers guide of off-road tires)
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- Construction Equipment
- Article date:
- June 15, 1991
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Selecting the Right Off-Road Tire
Matching tires to job conditions pays off in longer tire life and reduced operating costs
They're by far the most expensive "consumable" on a machine. And when you pay as much as $20,000 each for off-road tires, you want to buy right the first time. But price is not the only factor; off-road tires can greatly impact machine performance and efficiency.
When selecting off-road tires for equipment and trucks, factors such as vehicle type, load, job conditions, haul cycle, hours of operation, haul length, hauls per shift, and underfoot conditions all play an important role in choosing the proper size, tread design, ...