10 Tips for Longer-Lasting Wheel Loader Tires 

Premature tire wear on wheel loaders can break budgets and eat into profits. Tires are generally the most expensive consumable part on wheel loaders and extending their life can provide numerous benefits, including improving efficiency (of both operators and equipment), lowering maintenance costs, and reducing downtime.

Reap the rewards of long-lasting tires with these tips on how to improve the life of wheel loader tires.

Minimizing the Effects of Mismatched Tires on Construction and Mining Equipment 

It’s common to see dual-wheel configurations on construction and mining equipment—they provide superior stability, are adept at handling heavy loads, and produce exceptional traction even in soft and slick terrain. While duals offer a number of advantages to fleet owners and operators, they also add a few unique challenges, the most notable of which is the need to ensure that tires in the dual position match, no small feat considering the conditions these tires commonly work in.

Introducing the Galaxy LDSR 510 

The Galaxy LDSR 510, a new, all-steel dozer and loader radial for surface mining from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, combines extra-deep tread blocks and cut-resistant compound to deliver outstanding performance on rock and gravel surfaces. The new, non-directional tread pattern provides outstanding traction in both forward and reverse, enhancing efficiency in digging, loading, and carrying operations, notes Dhananjay Bisht, Product Manager—Earthmoving, Construction, and Industrial Tires for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc.

Safe Site Visits for OTR Tire Salespeople, Field Engineers, and Technicians

Whether it’s working around massive, fast-moving equipment on complex sites or handling pressurized tires, the job of an OTR tire salesperson, field service engineer, or technician is one with many potential hazards. Everyone who has worked in the tire industry for an extended period of time seems to know of someone who has had a close call or even been injured while visiting a site, which is why it’s vital that step one when visiting a site is to stay safety-focused.