Safety on the job site is paramount. That includes having the right tires for your telehandlers. Working with tires that are easily damaged, have a curved load profile, and have poor tread designs increases jobsite risks and costs.
Foam-Filled Telehandler Tires VS. Solid Telehandler Tires
With increasing safety regulations entering the job site, solid tires have become more popular. Due to their reliability and damage-resistant qualities. Foam-filled tires are pneumatic tires filled with foam rather than air. This allows the tire to be puncture resistant, but still develop side wall damage. If this damage gets severe enough it squeezes the foam out of the tire. Creating an uneven ride that can be dangerous when carrying heavy loads.
Solid telehandler tires are puncture-proof and flat-proof. They don’t develop the same side wall damage that foam-filled telehandler tires suffer. Making them a safer option for construction sites.
Linear Load Profiles
Operators need to know how the tires they’re operating on compress as the boom extends. Most tires have curved load profiles. This makes it challenging for operators to predict how the tires will compress under load and provide poor stability and safety. Using a tire with a linear load profile allows the operator to accurately predict how the tires will compress. Increase stability and safety on the job site.
Tread Designs
The conditions a telehandler operates in determine the tread design their tires need. Most telehandlers operate on hard surfaces in construction applications. This requires a tread design with a larger surface area that can handle hard surfaces' abrasiveness. Surfaces like concrete and asphalt chew through rubber, resulting in premature wear and damage. Using a tire that handles these conditions reliably is critical to increasing its lifespan.
Some applications like lumber yards require tires designed for traction in muddy conditions. A tire with large lugs and lots of void space for material clean-out is ideal for these conditions.
The EWRS-TH Series Solid Telehandler Tires
A great example of a premium solid telehandler tire is the EWRS-TH Series from Evolution Wheel. These tires are offered in both all-terrain and hard surface versions. The tire features a solid design with a linear load profile. Providing operators with stability, longevity, and safety on the job site. The hard surface tread on the EWRS-TH Series Solid telehandler tires is perfectly rounded. This creates a smooth and comfortable ride for operators. The all-terrain tread design provides unmatched traction in muddy conditions.
The most valuable aspect of the EWRS-TH Series solid telehandler tire is Evolution Wheels' segmented tire design. The tires are composed of rubber segments that attach to the rim with nuts and bolts. This allows operators to change out segments if one gets damaged. Changing out a single segment is faster and cheaper than replacing the entire tire due to premature damage. Preventing machine downtime and reducing servicing costs. Serviceability of the EWRS-TH Series is extremely valuable on the job site.
