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Sep 26, 2023 10:59:37 AM

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How to Improve the Life of Wheel Loader Tires

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.

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Topics: Waste Industry Tires, Construction Tires, Yokohama OTR Tires, Wheel Loader Tires, Mining Tires

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Jan 17, 2023 1:12:26 PM

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Maintaining Solid Tires in Waste Management Applications

Best Practices for Maintaining Solid Tires in Waste and Recycling Applications 

Solid tires play an important role in keeping equipment like wheel loaders and skid steers productive and efficient in waste management applications. Learning how to identify the common culprits of sub-par solid tire performance and adopting some simple best practices can pay off significantly, both for your tires and your operation.

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Topics: Tire Maintenance, Waste Industry Tires, Solid Tires

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Nov 1, 2022 3:00:00 PM

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The Industries Adopting Solid Skid Steer Tires

Applications that Benefit from Solid Skid Steer Tires 

Skid steers have built a reputation for versatility, becoming a staple in a wide range of applications spanning a multitude of industries. Whether it’s moving manure on a farm or cleaning up a demoed building in the middle of the city, this workhorse piece of equipment depends on its tires to maximize its performance and enhance its adaptability. The type of tire equipped on a skid steer will greatly influence how it performs in a particular job. 

Solid tires are often the first choice for skid steers tackling the toughest applications, such as those with a high chance of punctures, working on extremely abrasive surfaces, and where downtime isn’t an option.

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Topics: Galaxy Tires, Dairy Farm Tires, Waste Industry Tires, Construction Tires, Solid Tires

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Jun 14, 2022 1:25:58 PM

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Selecting Application-Specific Scrap/Recycling Tires

How to Choose a Tire for Scrap and Recycling 

The harsh conditions found at transfer stations and scrapyards place an enormous burden on the equipment operating there and its tires. Tires used in scrap and recycling must contend with challenging surfaces, heavy loads, puncture-prone environments, and often long duty cycles. Selecting a tire matched to the demands it faces can provide a multitude of benefits.

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Topics: Waste Industry Tires, Material Handling Tires

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Mar 4, 2020 8:39:00 AM

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Smooth Tires for Skid Steers and Loaders

Why Choose a Smooth Tire for Your Skid Steer or Loader

There is an abundance of tread patterns available to operators looking to equip their skid steers and loaders with application-specific tires. Whether it’s a super-deep tread like our Muddy Buddy or a technical tread such as our 550 MultiUse, the tread pattern of the tire you choose will have an enormous impact on your machine’s performance. Because tread patterns play a primary role in the way we talk about tires, we’re often asked why would someone choose a smooth tire (a tire without a tread)? And, what advantages do smooth tires offer? 

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Topics: Waste Industry Tires, Warehouse Tires, Material Handling Tires