THE ABC'S OF RADIAL OFF-THE-ROAD EARTHMOVER TIRES

The advantages and disadvantages of radial off-the-road earthmover tires are discussed with comparisons to the bias ply tire. The radial tire advantage of "Cooler Running Higher Ton-Mile-Per-Hour" is elaborated. Radial tire design trends and applications are covered with preference given to the sidewall protective Rock Lug designs at all non-skid levels.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

  485 Lexington Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Vermie, H R
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Pagination: 5 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: All terrain vehicles; Alternatives analysis; Construction equipment; Design; Earthwork; Radial ply tires; Statistical bias; Tires
• Old TRIS Terms: Radial tires
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095839
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #740679
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM