Mining Tires with Improved Durability, Larger Payload
Titan Tire, a subsidiary of Titan International,
has introduced its second-generation
007 MFT mining tire product line,
offering enhanced durability, a more
aggressive tread pattern, improved heat
dissipation and the ability to carry a larger
payload. Sizes available include
59/80R63, 53/80R63, 40.00R57 and
27.00R49. Titan says overall tire durability
is improved with changes to the compounds
in the tread and base, which help
reduce overall heat generation and improve
the cut, chip and wear characteristics of
the tire. Titan also removed the steel from
the sidewalls of the tire, providing for a
more durable carcass, while the lower sidewall
flange features a new compound and
profile for added durability. The tire’s new
narrow profile eliminates potential interference
issues with haul trucks. A non-solid
center tread design helps reduce internal
heat generation and allows heat to more
easily dissipate, lowering tire running temperatures
by approximately 35°F to 40°F. A
tire pressure monitoring system is also
available which monitors the internal temperature
and pressure of each tire, and
uses Bluetooth technology to deliver this
information to the driver and mine management
system.
www.titan-intl.com
As featured in Womp 2010 Vol 05 - www.womp-int.com