BKT's Director of Technology Discusses its Newest and Future Tire Technology

June 11, 2018

Dilip Vaidya, BKT President and Director of Technology, talks about manufacturing BKT tires with a new compound and how that technology will play into the heavy equipment of the future.

The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

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MAXAM Introduces New VF Sizes to AGILXTRA I-3 Implement Product Series

The AGILXTRA VF technology, now available for I-3 flotation and heavy-load implement tires, delivers the capability to carry heavier loads at high speeds while ensuring both increased tire traction and minimizing soil compaction.

TR-34 tire

OTR Engineered Solutions Introduces TR-34 Tire for Farm Tractors

The new tire features a non-directional design that optimizes tread wear, ride comfort and traction in both directions and a hybrid tread pattern that helps it achieve a balance of performance and cost.

Titan Agra Edge John Deere 8300 Rr 520 85 R42

Titan Expands AgraEDGE Tire Line With 14 New Sizes

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The patented non-directional R4 tread pattern (US Patent - D813793) offers High Uniform Traction in both forward and reverse directions

Trident Introduces New Non-Directional Pneumatic Skid Steer Tire Pattern

The patented non-directional traction tread pattern not only offers superior performance, but also brings additional benefits such as reduced wear and lower inventory costs.

Martin Mikiewicz, Chief Operating Officer, moveero

Moveero Appoints New COO

The company has named Martin Mikiewicz chief operating officer (COO). Based in Munich, Germany, Mikiewicz will work closely with moveero’s manufacturing, engineering and operations teams across all its global locations.

Lawrence Harmon, President - of Global OE Business and Growth segments

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires Names Lawrence Harmon Global President-OE Business & Growth

The new leadership appointment seats Harmon at the head of the company's Global OE Business and Growth segments. He will also be a member of the YOHT Executive Committee.

By pairing technology enhancements and mobility solutions with premium tire products, OEMs can help fleet owners optimize product performance and operations, mitigating waste and emissions.

Smart Technologies & Invaluable Insights Raise the Standard of Off-Highway Productivity

In the off-highway space, there is growing demand from fleet owners for technologies that will help them monitor their assets and improve their bottom-line.

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Maxam Showcases Tires at CONEXPO

A global specialty tire company with a full range of products designed for demanding industry segments and harsh work environments, Maxam representatives walked us through its versatile lineup at booth No. F8427 at CONEXPO.

Bridgestone M863 7eighth

New All-Position Radial Tire

These tires are designed to help prevent stone drilling, promote traction on wet surfaces and extend tread life.

E-READY Tires for Electric Vehicles

BKT now features tires suitable for EVs using advanced technologies.

The Parker CTIS can deflate tire pressures significantly lower than other systems while operating reliably over a wide range of temperatures and altitudes.

Choosing the Right Central Tire Inflation System Can Increase Crop Yields with Reduced Compaction

As farm machinery has increased in size, tire volume has also increased, but the overall footprint of the tires has not increased proportionally. As the load on each wheel increases, tires must be inflated to higher pressures to run safely.

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MULTIMAX MP Radial Tire

Ideal for ice and snow, the new radial tire is a mix of durability, high-load capacity and excellent traction.

Moveero Profi Tuff Wheel

Forestry Industry Wheels

Profi-Tuff meets the demanding requirements of this sector

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Michelin X Mine D2 Extra Load L5 Tire

This new tire uses new plies in the sidewall that keep sidewall injuries from spreading and prevent rock cuts from penetrating the sidewall.

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VSWAS 23.5R25 Snow Tire

This tire is also designed for year-round use, negating the need for seasonal tire change-outs.

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BKT EARTHMAX SR 41

This size is an E4 for low profile dump trucks in underground haulage operations.

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BKT Offers Quiet Tires With Agrimax V-Flecto and Ridemax IT 697 (M + S)

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Maxam Tires Ms951 R N

MAXAM AgriXtra N Very High Flexion Tires

The AgriXtra N VF tires allow customers to carry 40% more tire load at standard air pressures or operate at 40% less air pressure for the given tire load.

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Continental CompactMaster EM Telehandler and Compact Loader Tire

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Gatik has established the first autonomous middle mile logistics network in North America.

Goodyear and Gatik Collaborate to Advance Safety and Efficiency for Autonomous Middle Mile Logistics

Gatik’s medium-duty fleet will use tires equipped with tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine to help improve safety and reduce wear.

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires Yokohama RR42 IND-4 Steel-Belted Radial Tire

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Bridgestone Demonstrates Tire and Intelligent Technology Solutions at MINExpo 2021

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BKT Featuring Two New Sizes of Mining Tires at MINExpo 2021

BKT will feature two new sizes from its EARTHMAX tire line designed to meet the demands of mining applications.

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BKT AGRIMAX FORTIS Tires

The AGRIMAX FORTIS can be further reinforced by choosing a special compound developed by BKT which is tougher than usual and resistant to punctures, cuts and chips.