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.

Freedom e-GEN Lithium-Ion Battery-Based Power System

Weekly New Products Roundup: Xantrex Launches Freedom e-GEN Lithium-Ion Battery-Based Power System

Xantrex’s Freedom e-GEN Lithium-Ion Battery-Based Power System provides virtually unlimited power to run job site tools, equipment and hotel loads for a significant amount of time without wasting fuel.

Renault used LEGO to create a model of the transmission it would use for its new E-TECH hybrid powertrains.

From the Editor's Desk: Can Toys be a Part of the Design Process?

Use of LEGO has enabled some manufacturers to quickly evaluate and develop new products as well as conceptualize future equipment design possibilities.

Lubrizol Says Emissions and Efficiency Driving Lubricant Quality

As emissions regulations and OEM requirements have evolved, so to have heavy-duty engine oils to protect aftreatment systems and increase efficiency.

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Yokohama Galaxy LHD 510 SDS Traction Tire

The Yokohama solid Galaxy traction tire combines grip and endurance on transfer station loaders.

Tnt Auton Ev Tires

Technology News Tracker: Tire Designs for Autonomous and Electric Vehicles

Manufacturers will need to re-evaluate their tire designs to meet the unique needs of autonomous and electric vehicles.

Goodyear Ev 4 M Port Handler

Goodyear EV-4M Port Handler Tire

The Goodyear EV-4M port handler tire features large circumferential grooves with lateral blading, enhancing performance in wet operating conditions.

General Te95

General TE95 Tire

The new TE95 tire features V.ply technology and an optimized contour for a high level of stability.

Carlisle TyrFil

Carlisle Marks 50th Anniversary of TyrFil Flatproofing Technology

TyrFil is a polyurethane tire fill material which helps to flatproof tires used on heavy-duty equipment.

ERTHMAX SR 412 Tire

BKT EARTHMAX SR 412 Tires

The SR 412 tires feature an E-4 tread depth which provides traction and high heat resistance.

Maxam Tires

MAXAM MS708 Solid Off-the-Road Tire

The MS708 features a high tensile strength to ensure durability in harsh working environments.

Michelin is inspired by its VISION concept tire to make all of its tires 100% sustainable by 2050.

Michelin Aims for 100% Sustainability by 2050

By 2050, Michelin tires will be made entirely from renewable, recycled, biosourced or otherwise sustainable materials.

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MAXAM MS910R Multipurpose Radial Tire

The MS910R is available in various sizes for three different applications - multipurpose, industrial and construction.

Camso Tlh 732 Plus Front

Camso TLH 732+ Telehandler Tire

The new tire provides overall improved performance, durability, puncture resistance and traction for construction industry professionals.

SkidSteer SD

General Tire Earthmoving Tires for Light Construction Applications

These new application specific tires are designed to provide a long life and high performance in rough operating environments.

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Michelin Further Expands XTRA LOAD Tire Line for Rigid Dump Trucks

The new 21.00R33 size tire completes this tire line for customers which provides increased load capacity and accommodates more distance per hour to help improve productivity.

Ceat Torquemax Vf

CEAT VF TORQUEMAX Ag Radial Tire

The VF version of the TORQUEMAX tire features a wider tread width for lower soil compaction.

The Alliance Agriflex+ 377 flotation radial tire is one of many off-highway tires available from the newly branded Yokohama Off-Highway Tires.

Alliance Tire Americas is Now Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America

As part of its off-highway tire business consolidation, Alliance Tire has been rebranded.

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MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49 Tire

The MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49 tire features a new tread pattern and tread depth which provide even wear on hard soil.

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Goodyear Fuel Max RSD Tire

The Fuel Max RSD tire features tread compounds which help resist tearing and improve miles to removal.

A 3D scan and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection of a representative legacy wheel was completed. The result of this data collection was a surface model of the component.

Obsolescence Engineering & Supply Chain Development for Existing Components

GS Engineering and L’Anse Manufacturing designed and produced replacement wheels for critical firefighting equipment in California.

Gkn Wheels Profi Line+

GKN Profi-Line+ Wheel

The Profi-Line+ wheel delivers 20% higher load-bearing capacity and five times longer life than standard flotation wheels.

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Goodyear Collaborating with TuSimple on Tire Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles

Goodyear and TuSimple will conduct wear studies designed to understand how autonomous trucks and tires can help better predict maintenance and understand tire longevity.

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MAXAM MS412 Mining Haulage Tire

The MAXAM MS412 mining haulage tire features deep tread grooves to provide a cooler running tread and longer tire life.

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Continental Ships First Truck Tires Since Initial Groundbreaking

In phase one, the plant will produce 750,000 truck and bus tires annually.

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Truck and Bus Radial Tire Market to Reach Value of $98 Billion by 2030

Fact.MR's latest report indicates COVID-19 restrictions will impede market growth in the near term, but the logistics and transportation sector will lead to future market increases.

The new EARTHMAX SR 468 tire is BKT's largest to date.

BKT Develops Giant Size Tire for Rigid Dump Trucks

The EARTHMAX SR 468 tire is the largest tire size ever made by BKT, measuring 57 in.

Non Marking Tire

Graphene Nanotubes Enable Creation of Non-Marking Anti-Static Tires

OCSiAl has developed a solution using graphene nanotubes which allow solid tires to comply with EN and ISO Electrostatic discharge standards.