Mining and quarry fleets
Mining & quarry fleets
Written for mine and quarry fleets where a tire failure costs a shift, not just a tire. We start from your equipment list, axle positions, haul route and the failure pattern you are seeing, then work back to the sizes the catalogue holds and the limits of each. Where the catalogue cannot document a size, we say so instead of substituting one.
Who this is for
- Fleet managers running rigid dump trucks and wheel loaders on unpaved haul roads
- Maintenance planners who record tire-related downtime per unit
- Procurement officers comparing candidate sizes before a trial
- Site engineers who have to state why a size is or is not acceptable
Fit by machine
| Equipment | Condition | Selection factors | Confirm before order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid dump truck | Long, repeated cycles on graded haul roads |
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The size on the sidewall, and the load the axle actually carries |
| Wheel loader | Short cycles, frequent turning, abrasive ground |
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Whether the machine works on rock, gravel, or stockpile only |
How a quote is prepared
- You send the equipment list, the sizes on it, and the failure pattern.
- We confirm what the catalogue documents for each size, and mark what it does not.
- We quote per size and per quantity, with the gaps stated rather than filled.
- You confirm the specification against the machine manual and the sidewall before ordering.
What you receive
- A size-by-size reply stating what the catalogue holds for each requested size
- The published figures for each size u2014 construction, ply or star rating, rim, dimensions, tread depth u2014 with the gaps marked as not specified
- A written statement of the positions and duties each candidate size is documented for
- A list of what is still missing before a specification can be confirmed
This page does not list patterns of its own: the sizes we publish are listed on the catalogue pages, by pattern and by machine type.
Common questions
Can you tell me which tire will last longest on my haul road?
No. Service life depends on the route, the load and the driving, none of which we can measure from here.
No. Service life depends on the route, the load and the driving, none of which we can measure from here. We can state the published figures for each size, and what the catalogue does not publish.
What if my size is not in your catalogue?
We will say so rather than offer a nearest size.
We will say so rather than offer a nearest size. Your size can still be quoted on request u2014 send the machine model and the size marked on the sidewall.
Do you calculate load-carrying capacity for my axle?
No. Load-carrying capacity is confirmed against the tire sidewall marking and the machine manual.
No. Load-carrying capacity is confirmed against the tire sidewall marking and the machine manual. The catalogue publishes a maximum load figure where the manufacturer prints one, and marks it as not specified where they do not.
Can you compare two candidate sizes?
Yes, on the figures the catalogue publishes: construction, ply or star rating, rim, overall diameter, section width, tread depth, and maximum load where given. Anything the manufacturer does not print is shown as not specified, not estimated.
Yes, on the figures the catalogue publishes: construction, ply or star rating, rim, overall diameter, section width, tread depth, and maximum load where given. Anything the manufacturer does not print is shown as not specified, not estimated.
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