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Jul 6, 2022 11:35:04 AM

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On-Site OTR Tire Safety Check-In

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.

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Topics: OTR Tires, Safety, Mining Tires

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May 24, 2022 12:09:14 PM

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Tips for Longer-Lasting OTR Tires

How to Extend the Service Life of OTR Tires


OTR tires are designed to not just survive, but thrive, while carrying huge loads, performing difficult tasks, and working in extremely harsh conditions. Because of the robust construction of OTR tires, it may seem as if they can endure anything. However, a little care can decrease wear and tear, lower the chance of downtime, increase productivity, and reduce an operation’s tire spend.

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Topics: Yokohama OTR Tires, OTR Tires

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May 3, 2022 12:06:13 PM

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Understanding OTR Tire Tread Patterns

How to Choose an OTR Tire Tread Pattern 


The tread pattern of an OTR tire is responsible for many of its characteristics, including the traction and flotation the tire provides and its resistance to cuts, chunks, wear, and heat. Selecting the right tire with a tread optimized for the conditions it will operate in is essential for maximizing a tire’s return on investment and can provide numerous other benefits, such as improved machine efficiency and productivity.

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Topics: OTR Tires, Tire Tread Patterns

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Apr 20, 2018 5:13:00 PM

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In Re-tire-ment: Recycling and Reusing Scrap Tires

New Uses for Old Tires

We strive to make long-lasting, durable, and cost-effective tires for our farm, construction, forestry, and trucking customers. Despite our best efforts, however, every tire eventually needs to be replaced. Impressively, more than 87% of the 300 million tires discarded each year in the U.S. will be recycled or reused in some way. Some will find a second life on the farm as a rope swing or planter and others will be turned into incredible art. But the majority of these tires will find themselves in one of three major markets: tire-derived fuel, ground rubber applications, or civil engineering.

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Topics: OTR Tires

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