The True Cost of Flats: How Tire Failures Impact Jobsite Productivity
When an off-the-road (OTR) tire goes flat, the cost is rarely confined to the tire itself. What often appears to be a routine maintenance issue can quietly trigger a chain…
The Science Behind Tire Flatproofing: Why More Operations Are Ditching Air
Tire flatproofing is reshaping the way industrial, construction, and material-handling operations think about equipment reliability. Traditional pneumatic tires have served the industry for decades, but they remain susceptible to punctures, sidewall…
How Long Do Airless Tires Last?
There is nothing more frustrating than discovering you have a flat tire in the middle of a job. This is one of the main reasons that airless tires have boomed…
What Are Tire Speed Ratings?
If you’re new to the world of tires, you may not have realized that they have speed ratings. These are important, as they indicate the optimal speed that a tire…
What Are Tires Made Of?
Tires – you rely on them to get around from work to home to everywhere you need to go. And yet, so many of us don’t really understand what makes…
Do Run-Flat Tires Go Completely Flat?
Have you heard of run-flat tires? The name can be confusing if you’re not familiar with this type of tire. Essentially, run-flat tires are designed to continue functioning even after…
A Simple Guide to Foam Filled Tires
There are multiple options of tires that can be used on Off-the-Road heavy equipment: pneumatics, solid apertures, and filled-pneumatics with TyrFil flatproofing, commonly referred to as foam fill. Tire purchase…
Run-Flat Tires Vs Regular Tires
Do you feel like you have a solid grasp on all the different options available when it comes to tire selection? For many people, standard tires seem like the only…
Market Outlook for the OTR Tire Industry
Without question, this has been a tumultuous past year for our industry. In fact, nearly every commercial and business sector dependent on the global supply chain, high production demand and…
New ANSI Requirements for Aerial and Lift Access Equipment Brings New Opportunities for Filled-Pneumatic Tires
The new changes published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)—the governing standards bodies overseeing the design and use of aerial and lift access…
The Upside to Selecting Tire Fill over Solid Tires
Construction fleet managers and Off-the-Road (OTR) equipment operators are confronted with many decisions when it comes to managing for greater profitability and success on the job. With a plethora of…
Carlisle TyrFil: “Battle Ready” Where It Matters Most
Construction and commercial operators often talk about their industrial equipment performing well “in the trenches” when put under duress, but virtually no workplace scenario tests equipment and tire technology performance…