Medium Truck Tires
- GALAXY DR271-G OPEN SHOULDER DRIVE TL11R-22.5 H TIRE ONLY FET $29.39 FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICEItem #: 684369Availability: 25+More Info...
- GALAXY DH241-G CLOSED SHOULDER DRIVE TL11R-22.5 H TIRE ONLY FET $29.39 FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICEItem #: 683369Availability: 25+More Info...
- CONSTELLATION CAR820 REGIONAL A/P TL245/70R-19.5/H CONSTELLATION CAR820 REGIONAL A/P TL CLOSEOUTItem #: 87830216 AVAILABLE IN GALLAGHER INVENTORY
25+ AVAILABLE IN SUPPLIER WAREHOUSE INVENTORYMore Info... - DEESTONE D108 HIGHWAY STEER TT W/FLAP10.00-20 H FET $14.69 TIRE AND FLAP (FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE)Item #: DS2082FAvailability: 25+More Info...
- DEESTONE D201 LUG W/FLAP10.00-20 H FET $14.69 TIRE AND FLAP (FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE)Item #: DS2150FAvailability: 25+More Info...
- NUTECH N5002 LUG W/FLAP9.00-20 G FET $10.25 TIRE AND FLAP (FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE)Item #: ND2140FAvailability: 25+More Info...
- DEESTONE D201 LUG TT W/FLAP11.00-20 H FET $18.38 TIRE AND FLAP (FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE)Item #: DS2160FAvailability: 12More Info...
- DEESTONE D103 HIGHWAY TT W/FLAP8.25-20 G FET $6.80 TIRE AND FLAP (FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE)Item #: DS2030FAvailability: 25+More Info...
- PIONEER TRAILER SET10.00-20 G FET $12.64 SET = 1 TIRE- 1 TUBE- 1 FLAP (FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE)Item #: KR801Availability: 12More Info...
- GALAXY DC221-G OS DRIVE (CONSTRUCTION)11R-24.5 H TIRE ONLY FET $34.59 FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE - SUPPLIER WAREHOUSE DIRECTItem #: 677446Availability: Out of StockMore Info...
- GALAXY DC221-G OS DRIVE (CONSTRUCTION)11R-22.5 H TIRE ONLY FET $29.39 FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE - SUPPLIER WAREHOUSE DIRECTItem #: 677369Availability: Out of StockMore Info...
- GALAXY AC231-G WIDE BASE ALL POSITION TL385/65R-22.5 TIRE ONLY FET $30.33 IS INCLUDED IN PRICEItem #: 687381Availability: Out of StockMore Info...
- GALAXY AC271-G ALL POSITION11R-22.5 H TIRE ONLY FET $29.39 FET IS INCLUDED IN PRICE - SUPPLIER WAREHOUSE DIRECTItem #: 686369Availability: Out of StockMore Info...
What Are Medium Truck Tires?
Medium truck tires are designed for commercial trucks and vehicles typically used for regional hauls, deliveries, and vocational tasks such as construction, utility services, and municipal operations. These tires are engineered to support medium-sized trucks that require durability, reliability, and safety under various driving conditions, including highways, city streets, and off-road work sites. Medium truck tires come in several different designs, including steer (front axle), drive (rear axle), and trailer tires, each tailored to the specific needs of these positions on a truck.
Medium truck tires are built to carry significant loads over long distances, providing adequate traction, fuel efficiency, and a balance between tread life and performance. They are an essential component for businesses that rely on a fleet of medium-duty trucks to transport goods and provide services.
Designs and Features of Medium Truck Tires
Medium truck tires incorporate various design features to meet the demands of commercial transport:
- Durable Tread Compounds: The tread compounds are designed to resist wear and tear, offering extended tread life and excellent resistance to abrasions, cuts, and punctures.
- Reinforced Sidewalls: To withstand the heavy loads and protect against impacts and curbing damage, medium truck tires often have reinforced sidewalls.
- Tread Patterns: Design varies by tire type, with steer tires having patterns optimized for good handling and water evacuation, drive tires with deeper lugs for traction, and trailer tires designed for stability and even wear.
- Casing Construction: The casing is robust to endure the high pressures of loaded trucks and to be retreadable, allowing for multiple service lives and improved cost-efficiency.
- Fuel-Efficient Technology: Many medium truck tires incorporate low rolling resistance designs to enhance fuel economy, which is critical for businesses looking to reduce operational costs.
- All-Season Capability: Tread designs often cater to all-weather conditions, providing reliable performance in wet, dry, and sometimes snowy environments.
Applications and Uses of Medium Truck Tires
Medium truck tires are used in an array of applications across the commercial vehicle industry:
- Regional Hauling: Trucks that transport goods within a specific region often use medium truck tires for their combination of performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Delivery Services: Delivery trucks that navigate both highways and urban areas rely on these tires for their handling and ability to withstand frequent stops and starts.
- Construction Vehicles: Dump trucks, cement mixers, and other construction vehicles need the robustness of medium truck tires to carry heavy materials to and from work sites.
- Utility Fleets: Utility vehicles equipped with medium truck tires provide essential services while ensuring the safety and reliability expected from service fleets.
- Moving Trucks: Medium truck tires are chosen for their ability to handle the varying weights and demands of moving personal or commercial belongings.
- Municipal Operations: From garbage trucks to emergency service vehicles, medium truck tires support the diverse needs of municipal operations with their versatile designs.
Medium truck tires play a crucial role in the transportation and service industries, offering a blend of performance features that address the specific needs of medium-duty trucks. Whether it's maintaining control on wet roads, enduring the rigors of construction sites, or providing fuel-efficient travel across regions, these tires ensure that commercial vehicles can carry out their tasks safely and efficiently.