Correct sidewall maintenance and repair is a crucial part of maximizing the lifespan of OTR tyres and minimizing time lost due to unforeseen issues and failures. The sidewall is a vital component of ...

Argonics has developed a sidewall protector for wheel loader tires. The sidewall protector uses a proprietary urethane formulation, Kryptane, which was engineered for extreme conditions in ...

Compared to the scarcity of off-the-road (OTR) tires a few years back—when basically all sizes were difficult find—the supply of OTR tires today seems adequate. Some tire manufacturers, in fact, are ...

Working in mines and construction sites servicing off-the-road (OTR) tires presents many dangers due to the tires' sheer size and weight and the hazards inherent in the operations where they are used.

There are dangers to traveling off-pavement. Annoyances like pointed rocks in the mountains, buried sticks in the mud of the lowlands, spikey brush in the desert or old pieces of metal near railroads ...

For example, in medium truck tire sizes, a sidewall section repair can be 41/2 inches long but can only be 3/8 inches wide. On the other hand, another repair can be 11/2 inches wide but only 2 inches ...