There is no doubt that solid skid steer tires are a common choice when it comes to choosing new tires for your skid steer. What you might not know is that differences between solid skid steer tire options that are beyond brand alone. These differences are quite strong, especially when it comes to segmented solid skid steer tires.
What Are Segmented Solid Skid Steer Tires?
Simply put, segmented solid skid steer tires are made up of several pieces, or segments. These pieces are held onto the rims by an internally moulded bolt system. Regular solid skid steer tires, on the other hand, are doughnut-shaped. The segmented version is the superior option, and here’s why.
What Makes Segmented Tires Special?
The first advantage stems from the fact that solid skid steer tire rarely wear out at once. Instead, it's more typical for just one part to be damaged. Damage sources include running over rebar, jagged concrete chunks, and other hazards.
With a non-segmented solid skid steer tire, the only option is to throw the entire thing out and start again.
With segmented solid skid steer tires you only need to replace the damaged segment. And this is done at a fraction of the cost of replacing the whole solid steer tire.
Spare segments can be kept with the machine or on the jobsite so you can quickly repair it and get it up and running again. This is without the need for specialized equipment or training.
Is It Easy to Change Out The Segments?
It certainly is!
Evolution Wheel solid skid steer tires are held on by four nuts and bolts. When it's time to change a segment, all you need to do is unbolt them and take off the old segment.
The new one will be put on easily and, in most cases, without removing the tire from the machine. This means you can quickly get back to work with little downtime, and the operator can repair themselves.
Are there other advantages to the Evolution Wheel brand?
Yes, and they're important ones!
Evolution Wheel's segmented solid skid steer tires are built with the tallest and widest lugs in the industry. This makes it so they hold their positions on inclines and other challenging terrain better than their competitors'. This also increases traction, wear life and productivity. The Evolution Wheel solid skid steer tires are also made without the center wear bars found on any other solid skid steer tire. This provides traction to the machine throughout the entire life of the tire. This is unlike other brands that start spinning at 50% wear because of center wear bars. This change greatly extends the tire's life.
A segmented solid tire also offers greater flexibility to design a slightly compressed ride into the tire. This improves operator comfort and reduces fatigue, so longer hours can be worked without fatigue. However, Evolution Wheel has ensured that the tires are still strong enough to move heavy loads and retain their durability.
Retreading your tires
All segmented solid tires eventually wear out. When that time comes, you won't have to buy new ones. You should take them to an authorized dealer instead so that they can be replaced with all new segments.
You can either have the dealer install it for you or you can do it yourself. By reusing your current rim, you can replace your tires for much less than buying new ones.
Conclusion
All segmented solid tires eventually wear out. When that time comes, you won't have to buy new ones. You should take them to an authorized dealer instead so that they can be replaced with all new segments.
You can either have the dealer install it for you or you can do it yourself. By reusing your current rim, you can replace your tires for much less than buying new ones.
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