The Pros and Cons of the Different Types of Telehandler Tires 

Telehandler owners/operators ask a lot of their tires—they need to transmit a machine’s power, provide stability when moving a load at height, operate in a variety of terrains, and stand up to regular use. Consequently, equipping a telehandler with the right tire will have an enormous effect on its performance, improving everything from productivity and safety to profit. But what type of telehandler tire to choose?

Bringing Radial Tires to Backhoes 

Though it’s not yet a common sight to see backhoes and other construction equipment riding on radial tires in North America, in places like Europe they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to the many benefits they provide, including:

• Longer tire life
• Better suited to travel long distances 
• Greater puncture resistance in the tread area 
• More traction 
• Increased equipment productivity 
• Superior ride and improved operator comfort

Grader, Loader, and Earth Mover Tires 

Today’s construction sites are home to a wide array of specialized machinery, with each piece of equipment designed to handle the unique challenges facing it. Similarly, the tires for specialized construction equipment are also engineered to stand up to the distinct demands placed on them—after all, a dump truck carrying heavy loads at high speeds has different needs than a grader traveling at slow speeds.  

How Radial Tires Can Improve the Performance of Your Construction Equipment 

Compact construction equipment like backhoes, telehandlers, industrial tractors, and skid steers have traditionally been fitted with bias-ply tires, due in large part to their lower up-front cost. However, just because a tire costs less at the dealer, doesn’t mean it’s the most affordable option over the long haul. Radial tires have numerous advantages over their bias counterparts which allow them to last longer and perform better—reducing the tire’s expense over its lifetime and earning you more. 

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Our beliefs are simple. It’s not performance if our customers can’t profit from it. It’s not top of the line if it doesn’t add to the bottom line. And customers run more than just their equipment on our tires, they run their businesses. Because of this, we take enormous pride in the fact that our Alliance, Galaxy, and Primex brand tires deliver superior performance, last longer, and provide a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than our big-name competitors. More simply stated: our tires are a better value.