Both major tyre producers and smaller suppliers have new tyre types coming to market. These meet specific needs for key segments but share common values such as improved traction, resistance to damage and increased wear life.
Major advances are being seen in the market for loading and hauling machines, with manufacturers developing new solutions for the quarry segment in particular- Mike Woof writes Wheeled loaders and rigid chassis dump trucks are key movers in many quarry operations. New develop-ments have seen the introduction of several new models from key players.
Mitas is launching its first ever tyre for rigid dump trucks – the ERD-45 18.00R33.
Due to go on the market in May 2016, the tyre’s tread pattern is designed for hard surface conditions and is said to have excellent traction. ERD-45 has a sidewall protection and it is also highly resistant to cuts. Three further s ERD-45 tyres – the 21.00R33, 21.00R35 and 24.00R35 – will be unveiled by Mitas during 2017-18.
The new ERD-45 tread pattern in Mitas’ Earthmover tyres portfolio will take its place alongside the
Mitas is launching its first ever tyre for rigid dump trucks – the ERD-45 18.00R33.
Due to go on the market in May 2016, the tyre’s tread pattern is designed for hard surface conditions and is said to have excellent traction. ERD-45 has a sidewall protection and it is also highly resistant to cuts. Three further s ERD-45 tyres – the 21.00R33, 21.00R35 and 24.00R35 – will be unveiled by Mitas during 2017-18.
The new ERD-45 tread pattern in Mitas’ Earthmover tyres portfolio will take its place alongside the
In the off-highway tyres segment, India-based BKT will progressively strengthen its position in rubber tracks, mining, industrial and construction segments.
