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Ag Tire Life Span

March 28, 2024 3:59 pm Published by

In the agricultural industry, it is how the equipment is utilized or the inherent operational requirements that will affect tire life.

How weather extremes affect construction tire maintenance

February 27, 2024 8:44 pm Published by

In addition to tread and reliability, contractors should consider the weather conditions and extremes of the seasons when selecting tires. In this article, we’ll be discussing seasonal tire maintenance, the importance of tire pressure and how it fluctuates with weather, and how to maximize tire health prior to seasonal change.

Tire Air Pressures & Weight Carrying Capacity

January 31, 2024 7:02 pm Published by

In a previous article, we covered the differences between radial and bias tire construction. In summary, the primary difference between radial tires and bias ply tires is in the tire carcass, as well as the material construction of the tire.

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How to Read Forklift Tire Sizes

January 14, 2024 8:28 pm Published by

Forklifts serve as an essential component in the material handling industry and forklift tires are essential to the operations and productivity of your fleet.

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45-Degree Lug Design – Why is it so popular?

December 14, 2023 8:15 pm Published by

When reviewing tire tread designs for traction across various applications and surface conditions, the best traction available for any operation in softer soils or cropped fields would be a flat or horizontal traction bar like a military tank tread or tracked dozer.

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When To Replace Solid OTR Tires

December 14, 2023 8:10 pm Published by

While solid OTR tires require zero maintenance and are built to last much longer than foam filled pneumatics, they still have a certain life span.

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Single-Digit PSIs

December 14, 2023 7:59 pm Published by

Agricultural tires in comparison to construction, commercial truck, and passenger or light truck tires operate at the lowest air pressure possible.

Proper road conditions for OTR tires

June 27, 2023 12:40 am Published by

With rigid haul truck tires being one of the highest expenses for your mining operations, maintaining proper mining conditions for the tires plays a key role in extending tire life. In this article, we discuss in depth factors that affect your mining tire’s life and some ways to improve site conditions, ensuring maximum tire life and productivity.

Top forklift and forklift tire safety tips

May 26, 2023 12:40 am Published by

To celebrate National Forklift Safety Day, we’ve compiled some top forklift tire safety tips, as well as forklift operator checklists, for operations to maintain maximum safety and productivity.

How to Choose an Application-Specific Construction Tire?

May 24, 2023 12:39 am Published by

In the construction industry, time means money and with an abundance of work construction business owners need to make the most of every moment to maximize profits. Outfitting equipment with application-specific construction tires can help cut costs and increase productivity levels but how do you know you are picking the correct tire for your application?

Proper mining conditions and how to extend your mining tire life

May 23, 2023 12:39 am Published by

With rigid haul truck tires being one of the highest expenses for your mining operations, maintaining proper mining conditions for the tires plays a key role in extending tire life. In this article, we discuss in depth factors that affect your mining tire’s life and some ways to improve site conditions, ensuring maximum tire life and productivity.

When should you replace solid OTR tires?

May 16, 2023 12:39 am Published by

While solid OTR tires require zero maintenance and are built to last much longer than foam filled pneumatics, they still have a certain life span. Although these tires don’t require the maintenance pneumatic off-the-road tires require, MAXAM recommends operations inspect their solid OTR tires every now and then.

How to identify damaged OTR tires

May 12, 2023 12:39 am Published by

It’s vital for operations to inspect their OTR tires daily to maximize tire life and productivity. In this article, we review some common signs that indicate tire damage for OTR applications.

How to understand the markings on your Tractor tires?

May 10, 2023 12:38 am Published by

From the outside, there is no way to tell the product differences between standard and VF agricultural tires. The shape will be similar, and the number of lugs may only change based on specific tire sizes – so what makes one better than the other?

Rubber Tires vs. Polyurethane

May 2, 2023 12:38 am Published by

When it comes to selecting whether to use rubber tires or polyurethane tires for your forklift, it’s important to know the attributes and benefits each type of tires offer and how they fit your operations and applications.

Which Tractor Tires should you choose: Standard or VF?

May 2, 2023 12:38 am Published by

From the outside, there is no way to tell the product differences between standard and VF agricultural tires. The shape will be similar, and the number of lugs may only change based on specific tire sizes – so what makes one better than the other?

Tractor Tire Tread Type Guide

May 1, 2023 12:38 am Published by

MAXAM agricultural tires are designed to deliver an optimized footprint ensuring the best possible traction and flotation for the grower’s powered and towed vehicle...

How to Identify damaged forklift tires

February 6, 2023 12:37 am Published by

Forklift tires play a major role in ensuring operator’s safety and maximizing productivity; whether it’s an indoor or outdoor operation. It’s important to tell when it’s time to change your tires.

MAXAM on Precision Agriculture: Single-Digit PSIs

December 6, 2022 12:37 am Published by

Agricultural tires in comparison to construction, commercial truck, and passenger or light truck tires operate at the lowest air pressure possible. The primary reason agricultural tires can operate at such low pressures is the combination of the size of the air chamber in an ag tire and the number of tires mounted on a vehicle allowing lower air pressures to be able to carry the weight....

MAXAM on When a Producer Should Replace Their Agricultural Tires

June 20, 2022 12:37 am Published by

In the agricultural industry, it is how the equipment is utilized or the inherent operational requirements that will affect the tire replacement cycle. As agricultural tires are considered off-road and not US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated, there are no firm rules to determine when an ag tire absolutely needs to be replaced....

MAXAM MS412 vs. MS402

March 24, 2022 11:10 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The MAXAM MS402 and MS412 are both E4 haulage truck tires that are suitable for similar use in higher speed or long-haul applications on well-maintained haul roads, but their tread pattern and design make a very distinguishable difference in terms of application needs and mine site’s specific demands.

MAXAM Tire Mining Loading Safety Guide

December 29, 2021 3:41 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Mining is an everchanging and demanding industry. Optimizing production and reducing downtime is critical. Preshift inspections with specific attention to the tires will lead to increased uptime and a safer work environment for all. Always identify and report any abnormal tire, wheel or site conditions in order to maximize safety, productivity and performance at your mine site.

MAXAM Tire On Choosing 65-Series OTR Tires

September 24, 2021 2:22 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As loaders and articulated dump trucks evolve to meet higher demands, 65-series tires are becoming the new standard. To meet more loads that newer machines will carry with more power, the 65-series OTR tires are engineered to offer increased stability and load carrying capacity, better ride comfort, and increased uptime.

MAXAM Tire Mining Operator Awareness Guide

September 23, 2021 5:40 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Mining is an everchanging and demanding industry. Optimizing production and reducing downtime is critical. Preshift inspections with specific attention to the tires will lead to increased uptime and a safer work environment for all. Always identify and report any abnormal tire, wheel or site conditions in order to maximize safety, productivity and performance at your mine site.

MAXAM Tire OTR Inflation Reference Guide

September 21, 2021 7:37 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

There is always a question as to what the correct air pressure is for tires mounted on a wheel loader or articulated dump truck. Air pressure for each application is determined by many different factors and just as well all know, a tire cannot perform without air. Air is the most important factor for any tire as the air carries the load, not the tire...