On the surface, tires appear to be a piece of simple construction. A circular piece of rubber wrapped around a piece of metal, and then you are good to go, right?

However, a slew of variables determines which tires are best suited for a particular task and a specific vehicle. For construction vehicles, their tires need to handle any type of terrain they may encounter and have the ability to transport heavy payloads from one area to the next safely. These vehicles require off-the-road (OTR) tires that prove versatile and durable enough to withstand construction work rigors. Three different types of OTR tire gives you an idea of what constitutes an OTR tire. Once you learn more about the kinds of OTR tires available, you can browse our online selection of construction tires for sale!

Bias

Bias tires are known for their ply construction patterns. With a bias tire, the plies are laid out diagonally at angles between 30-40 degrees across the tire's width. Once the construction of the tire itself is completed and placed onto your vehicle, they are known for their ability to handle rugged terrain while still providing a smooth ride for the driver.

Belted Bias

While sharing a similar construction to the bias tire, the belted bias features an additional two or more crossover layers and corded or steel stabilizer belts placed underneath the tread. With these additional stabilizers, the performance of the belted bias shows tangible improvement. Belted bias tires maintain the regular bias tires' smooth ride at higher speeds and increase the rolling resistance.

Radial

Radial tires represent a combination of bias and belted bias tires. While the plies are applied at acute angles in the bias and belted bias tires, radial tires have them at 90-degree angles to the tread centerline. These cords run parallel to each other with stabilizer belts placed underneath the tread for an additional stability layer. Radial tires have stronger durability, maintain safe driving conditions at high speeds, and have lower rolling resistance.

Now that you know your OTR tires' options, you can make a more informed choice while looking through our inventory. We also have front tractor tires for sale if you are in need! View our entire online inventory to find the right set of wheels for you!

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