Skid Steer Tires
Guide To Buying The Best Skid Steer Tires
Skid steer loaders are compact machinery used mainly in the construction industry. Their small sizes make it easy to maneuver them and the large range of attachments that can be added on to them, make them very popular and versatile in their uses. Skid steer tires with the right treads are of utmost importance when operating this machine and therefore you should be knowledgeable about the best companies and skid steer tire models available in the market today.
Choosing the best type depends on what kind of work is done with the machine. Normally they come in three types – air-filled rubber, solid rubber and foam rubber tires. Most people find the air-filled variety to be the best option because they are not only inexpensive, but also ideal for regular or uneven surfaces.
However, they are also the most prone to punctures. Although foam-filled pneumatic rubber tires do not get punctured, they cost much more. They are also much heavier than the air-filled ones. Solid rubber tires are last longer than the others and also much thinner, but they lack the comfort that the others provide.
Where To Buy Skid Steer Tires
Keep in mind that you can change them depending on the kind of work you intend to do at different times and you can purchase the requisite type of tire from specialist dealers and online sites, which normally offer very competitive prices for the same. Here are some of the better flat-proof skid steer tires available in the market today.
Bobcat is one of the premier companies manufacturing loaders as well as loader parts including skid steer tires. This brand is more durable than the usual pneumatic foam-filled tires, being made of an augmented rubber mining substance. They have a tear strength that is much more (nearly double) that of others in the market, enabling these products to be more resistant to cutting from sharp and uneven debris. It is available in four varieties – conventional solid, smooth solid, smooth flex solid and the most popular twin flex solid tires.
Motiondynamics is another company that makes tires for steer loaders manufactured by leading companies such as Bobcat, Chevron Caterpillar, New Holland and Gehl. Its flagship product are the semi-pneumatic flat-proofs which guarantee comfort, cushioning and tension-free rides.
They claim that their tires, enhanced with industrial grade wheel and rim, are so durable that once you install them, you will never have to buy them for your loader again. These skid steer tires are also very durable and sure to last 5 times longer than the regular pneumatic skid steer variety.
Skid Steer Solutions also manufacture these products, which are different, being designed by the company itself. Their main products, the Terra-Tires are flat-proof products, which can be 10 inches or 12 inches in diameter, with a weight of 211 pounds and 228 pounds respectively.
Other brands of skid steer tires are produced by companies such as Bullman, Michelin, Greenball, Solideal USA, SPW Red Zone, Maxxis and Galaxy Primex (GPX) to name a few significant brands.
Before making a purchase, consider your options well and understand the tire specifications.
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