Wheel Loader Tires
Enter the wheel loader – one of the most renowned work horses of the construction industry. This vehicle is known by many names: front-end loader, bucket loader, payloader, skip loader, front loader and more. It is mostly used to load and move aside debris of all kind, such as asphalt, snow, feed, gravel, dirt, recycled materials, raw minerals, sand, rocks and a lot of other materials that need to be relocated from a site or loaded onto another vehicle.
A wheel loader’s main benefit and use comes from the fact that its wide bucket can scoop up any material and move it from one place to another without the need to push said material across. Usually, a wheel loader is assisted by a dump truck, which is used to carry the material and transport it elsewhere.
Loaders come in a variety of sizes, but they mostly have one thing in common: their usage and the fact that they drive on tires. One of the most common problems these machines face is flat tires, as they often need to operate in risk-prone environments. One solution to this problem is McLaren’s Nu-Air wheel loader tires, which use a special technology that guarantees safe work and uninterrupted operations.
All McLaren wheel loader tires have been engineered with the proprietary Semi-Pneumatic TechnologyTM, which is an ingenious design that allows a mix of pneumatic tire benefits with solid rubber. What makes these wheel loader tires so unique are three layers of specially formulated rubber compound and a series of relief holes aimed at absorbing the shock that is caused to the tire. This makes the Nu-Air series truly special in that they are extremely durable tires, which are not only completely safe, but also provide for a smooth ride. Read on for further details.
- Nu-Air® Dirt Terrain OTR Tires – if handling heavy load in extreme conditions is the goal, then McLaren’s Nu-Air dirt terrain wheel loader tires are the best choice for the task. There are certain environments that present a real challenge for the tires – scrap yards, surface mining and loading fields. That is where one can expect impacts, damage or even punctures to occur. The DT pattern of the tires is more than enough to face these challenges. It guarantees continuous work with the machine, regardless of the difficult terrain. Heavy duty work in tough environments is not a trouble for Nu-Air DT tires.
- Sizes – 5×25, 23.5×25, 26.5×25
- Application – the best solution for sand, ground, mud, dirt, snow, quarry and mining fields.
- Nu-Air® All Terrain OTR Tires – for wheel loaders used on abrasive surfaces like concrete and asphalt, the AT series of Nu-Air tires represent the most practical choice. They allow for heavy load applications and optimal performance on muddy and wet surfaces as well. The secret behind their double-duty effectiveness lies within the self-cleaning properties of this special pattern.
- Sizes – 5×25, 20.5×25, 23.5×25, 26.5×25, 29.5×25, 35/65-33
- Application – the AT series can be used on all terrain but best perform on asphalt, concrete and cement.
- Nu-Air® Rocky Terrain OTR Tires – sometimes need demands a wheel loader to be used on extremely harsh rocky terrain, such as a scrap yard or a demolition site. A job like that is no joke, and the best way to assure that it’s done right is to equip the vehicle with the right tires. That is where the Nu-Air rocky terrain series come into play. These tires can stand up to the challenges that a rough terrain presents and overcome them with ease. The RT pattern is specially designed to provide maximum traction for the wheel loader tires in such environments.
- Sizes – 20.5×25
- Application – debris, rocks, scrap and any similarly difficult terrain.
- Nu-Air® Super Slick OTR Tires – when a wheel loader is scheduled for work on asphalt and concrete alone and nothing else, a tire with no pattern will do a fantastic job. The Nu-Air super slick series have been designed to outlast any tire that features a pattern. Their design contributes to significantly less wear. Apart from that, the lack of pattern provides a smooth ride and easier operation with the machine, which in turn translates to higher effectiveness.
- Sizes – 5×25, 20.5×25, 23.5×25, 26.5×25
- Application – the super slick series excel on any flat surface, such as concrete and asphalt.