SELECT TIRE APPLICATION
REGIONAL
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
- Distance vary, 100 to 500 miles typical
- Medium distance hauls between cities
- Speed vary (35-65MPH)
- Medium wear rates
- Load May vary
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- Long original tread life
- Good stability / handling
- Good ride / traction
- Good retreadability
- Maximum tread wear
LONG HAUL
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
- 1,000 to 3,000 miles one way
- Long hauls between countries or states
- Very slow wear rate
- Fairly constant loads
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- Very smooth ride
- Minimize uneven wear
- Good stability / handling
- Long original tread life
WINTER
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
- Tires used mostly on roads
- Snow, ice, mud, rain condition
- Low temperatures
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- Superior traction & grip
- Under poor conditions
- Good tread wear
URBAN
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
- Within city / urban area
- Speeds very variable with lots of stop, go & turning
- Loads vary greatly
- Very fast wear rates
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- Maximum tread wear
- Good traction
- Good sidewall durability
- Good retreadability
ON/OFF
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
- Tire run on & off road
- Off road % is usually less than on road (10-50%)
- Variable speed, high loads
- Rock, gravel, mud, etc
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- Good cut & chip resistance
- Good traction
- Maximum tread wear
- Sidewall / casing durability
OFF ROAD
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
- Vehicles operating in closed locations on private land
- Generally running on extremely rough terrain
- Tire load capacities are often exceeded
- Haul roads can be over long distance, travelling at 50 to 80 KMPH
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- High resistance to scrubbing wear
- High resistance to cuts, chipping and penetrations
- Reinforced casing with good heat dissipation
- Excellent heat dissipation