How To Select Suitable Tires For Your Wheel Loader

Size of Wheel Loader

The gross weight, bucket capacity, and horsepower/torque of a loader are the three metrics used to gauge its size, and as each one of these metrics increases, so do the demands made on the machine's tires.

Select Tires Depending on the Application

The state of the soil in which a tire is to be used is another important consideration. Factors include work hours, travel distances, and route types. The weight that the machine must load, carry, and/or unload is the last factor to consider. For this, you may save time, money, and potential downtime by selecting the correct product.

Tire types: Bias, Radial, Solid

• Bias – These tires give greater stability, resulting in more comfortable riding in larger loaders. However, a bias tire tends to be cheaper than a radial tire.
• Radial –Radial tires increase uptime by providing higher grip, better cut resistance, and cooler running. They work effectively for loading applications when used with wheel loaders on finished surfaces.
• Solid – The most suitable tire type for any environmental condition because they are constructed of solid rubber, they are impenetrable to punctures. Solid tires are ideal for equipment moving slowly over short distances and in environments where the risk of puncture is constant.