Tag: equipment tires

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Alliance Tire’s new 585 offers high puncture resistance, self-cleaning tread for construction equipment

Developed specifically for construction use, the A585 from Yokohama’s Alliance Tire Group features a steel-belted design with high puncture protection and more.

April 24, 2019

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Galaxy LHD 500 a solid tire designed to give wheel loaders more traction

Alliance Tire Group has released a new severe duty solid tire designed to provide wheel loaders with a long service life and high traction. Learn more on this.

April 11, 2019

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BKT announces “ag-centric” tire production plant in the U.S.

The facility would be the first U.S.-based plant for the firm and while the plant's location has not been announced BKT plans to break ground during Q2 of 2019.

November 30, 2018

Construction Equipment

Caught stealing tires off a skid steer, alleged thief invokes the Grinch, still gets arrested

An officer caught a man in the act of attempting to steal several skid steer loader tires. See how the thief tried to talk his way out of the situation on EW.

July 30, 2018

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Bridgestone expands OTR tire production with $12M infusion to Ill. plant

Bridgestone says its Bloomington, Illinois, tire plant will soon be expanded to support the manufacturing of more off-the-road tires for mining & construction.

July 20, 2018

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TeleMaster flat-proof tires designed for JLG, SkyTrak telehandlers

Continental has designed its new solid, flat-proof TeleMaster tires for JLG telehandlers in a partnership between the tire maker and aerial work platform manufacturer. The TeleMaster tires are available as an option on certain JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers. The tires consist of three-layer construction and specialized rubber compounds. The inner layer contains dampening properties and […]

December 28, 2017

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Surplus, rock bottom prices have made new tire prices competitive with retreads

Ten years ago, a global tire shortage had contractors scrambling to get tires on their machines and the retreading industry took off. Since then, the recession reduced demand and a number of new tire factories increased supply. The end result was plenty of new tires at historically low costs. “Unfortunately, the recapping industry has taken […]

August 28, 2017

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Goodyear fills out scraper tire line with 3 new offerings

Scraper tires live a harsh life. They carry huge loads but also travel at high speeds. Those are the twin challenges Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company took on with its addition of three new scraper tires sizes to its lineup. The new tires include: RT-3A (E-3) The RT-3A (E-3) features an aggressive tread pattern and […]

May 27, 2016

Construction Equipment

Alliance Tire shows high-flotation, dually-like tires, new backhoe and flat-proof skid steer tires at Intermat

When is a dually not a dually? The traditional four-per-axle/two per side tire arrangement can be seen on everything from one ton trucks to 18 wheelers in the United States. But they do have some drawbacks. If a rock or debris get stuck between two tires, it’s murder to get them cleaned out. If one […]

April 21, 2015

Construction Equipment

Titan intros low-sidewall tires that improve stability, reduce recoil

Bigger rims and smaller sidewalls are a popular option for cars and trucks these days, and Titan has incorporated a similar low sidewall (LSW) design into its light, medium and heavy duty tire lines. But this design isn’t for looks. The lower profile rubber and increased wheel size improve stability and reduce recoil and bouncing […]

March 20, 2014