Earthmoving & Construction Tyres

Wheel Loader Tyre

L-code tyre for wheel loaders, chosen by how abrasive the stockpile is and how far the machine travels per cycle. The most application-sensitive tyre on most construction sites.

Features

  • L2 for soft ground and snow, L3 for general construction, L4 and L5 for quarry rock and slag with progressively deeper tread.
  • Bias construction for maximum sidewall protection, radial for cooler running on longer load-and-carry cycles.
  • Cut-resistant compound where the machine works in blasted rock or recycled concrete.
  • Compatible with tyre protection chains on the deeper tread classes, which multiplies life in abrasive material.
  • Tread depth should be matched to cycle distance: a deep L5 on a long load-and-carry run overheats before it wears out.

Specifications

Figure Typical range Unit Why it matters
Size designation 23.5 R 25 / 26.5 R 25 Machine size and rim fitment
Industry tread code L2 / L3 / L4 / L5 Sets tread depth against abrasion
Construction radial / bias Heat tolerance versus sidewall protection
Tread depth, new 40 - 90 mm Life in rock and slag handling
Star or ply rating ** / *** / 20 PR Carcass strength for bucket breakout loads
Protection chain compatible yes / no Quarry and slag work often needs chains