Back when automobiles first showed up, they used the same wheels that carriages were using, which meant “tires” where pretty much metal bands around the wheels. Fortunately, they didn’t have to wait long, since rubber tires started being widely used around 1900.
Keep in mind that the numbers on a tire related to tread wear, speed rating, load capacity, traction, and other performance ratings are all based on testing under ideal conditions. The conditions under which you drive, how you maintain your tires, and other factors can have an impact on the results you get.
Pneumatic tires for forklifts allow for easier movement of heavy loads and can be used both outdoors and indoors. In addition, they are more comfortable to drive. However, they require a greater turning radius than solid tires do.
Essentially, rain tires feature symmetrical road-gripping patterns on the outside of the tire to ensure that a lot of rubber comes into contact with the pavement, as well as one or two deep grooves in the middle intended to expel water.
Sometimes, bias is a good thing. With tractor tires, for example, bias tires determine grip and versatility. They’re well-suited to utility tractors that don’t spend much time on roadways, aren’t used for major tilling, or are used less frequently.
What are the best applications for radial tires? Radial tires have a larger footprint than comparably sized bias tires. This makes radials the leading choice where maximum traction is preferred, especially in heavy-tillage situations. They also are more economical on tractors that spend more time in the field.
