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BKT Selecting the best wheel loader tire can have a dramatic impact on operating costs. “Two of the most common triggers for tire failure for wheel loaders result from mismanagement of tire maintenance, or choosing the wrong tire for the application,” says Robby Hamby, director, Bridgestone OTR and Ag Product Programs. It’s critical that the right tire type, rating and pattern are selected. The size and capacity of the wheel loader affects the correct choice. “Choose a tire with the load capacity that meets or exceeds the gross vehicle weight of the loader,” adds Hamby. “We can look at wheel loader size in three ways: the gross weight of the machine itself, the capacity of its bucket and the horsepower and torque the loader exert on the wheel,” says Bruce Besancon, vice president, Yokohama OTR Tires, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. “As any of those three measures increases, demands on the tires grows significantly. ....
Yokohama Tires are designed to work most efficiently at a specific pressure for the necessary load, providing the proper amount of vertical deflection. “Maintaining tire inflation pressure is one of the best ways to prevent unscheduled tire-related incidents and help ensure safety, uptime and jobsite efficiency,” says Robby Hamby, director, Bridgestone OTR and Ag Product Programs. “By taking a proactive approach to tire maintenance and management through the use of data-centric solutions, owners can improve productivity and, ultimately, profitability by getting the most out of their assets over time.” “The correct pressure will allow the tire to carry the load it was designed for and the casing will deflect correctly,” says Tim Good, open pit sales manager, Maxam Tire. “Not having enough pressure can cause a tire to separate due to heat or over deflection which weakens the casing. On the flip side, too much inflation can increase the chances for a tire to g ....