Skidsteers tyres reccomendations

[danpwll]

the tyres on the robot are on borrowed time, canvas is showing so best look at getting replacements, what are people using , as the originals lasted well but had cheap one after but they soon burnt off, so what's best tyres for the robot for value and lasting on concrete??

 

[Cowabunga]

Kenda K601 Rock Grip. I have found them to last up to four times as long as 'cheap' tyres and they cost only 25% more. I have two loaders and used to change tyres annually, so eight tyres a year. These particular tyres last about four years. The saving is massive.

 

[cheggars]

Kenda K601 Rock Grip. I have found them to last up to four times as long as 'cheap' tyres and they cost only 25% more. I have two loaders and used to change tyres annually, so eight tyres a year. These particular tyres last about four years. The saving is massive.

WE Use a simular type of tyre ( tread pattern) but a lot cheaper, They are lasting very well, much much better than a standard tread. Only downside is that they are a very dirty tyre in that they carry an aufull amont of sh!t about.

 

[Cowabunga]

WE Use a simular type of tyre ( tread pattern) but a lot cheaper, They are lasting very well, much much better than a standard tread. Only downside is that they are a very dirty tyre in that they carry an aufull amont of sh!t about.

A lot cheaper than what?
My local tyre man fitted eight new ones for me back last Summer for £125 each+VAT. I won't need to change them until 2023 at the earliest unless Kenda have changed the rubber compound so that they wear faster than the last sets.

 

[michael N123]

Kenda K601 Rock Grip. I have found them to last up to four times as long as 'cheap' tyres and they cost only 25% more. I have two loaders and used to change tyres annually, so eight tyres a year. These particular tyres last about four years. The saving is massive.

I got BKT 2 years ago and the tyres still look new

used to wear a set out in a year easily

 

[Terry Elsey Tyres]

the tyres on the robot are on borrowed time, canvas is showing so best look at getting replacements, what are people using , as the originals lasted well but had cheap one after but they soon burnt off, so what's best tyres for the robot for value and lasting on concrete??

Hi what size are you after ?

cheers

 

[Cowcalf]

I paid £95.30 plus vat 12 x 16.5 tyres last week fit them myself

 

[danpwll]

Hi what size are you after ?

cheers

10-16.5 !!! she blew today, the lad nearly had a heart attack !!!!! got a bald spare in reserve !!

 

[sv250]

double coin radials or galaxy king kongs only ones i've found to last on big skids

 

[cheggars]

A lot cheaper than what?
My local tyre man fitted eight new ones for me back last Summer for £125 each+VAT. I won't need to change them until 2023 at the earliest unless Kenda have changed the rubber compound so that they wear faster than the last sets.

Than the Kendas, Forgot to look what make they are today. But their lasting very very well..

 

[Terry Elsey Tyres]

Hi 10-16.5 tyres

10-16.5 10PR BKT SKID POWER SK 134A2 TL £85 each plus vat

10R16.5 DOUBLE COIN REM3 128A5 TL £165 each plus vat

 

[cheggars]

A lot cheaper than what?
My local tyre man fitted eight new ones for me back last Summer for £125 each+VAT. I won't need to change them until 2023 at the earliest unless Kenda have changed the rubber compound so that they wear faster than the last sets.

Thats a good price for them , just had a quick look on google and they seem to be around £265.

 

[Cowabunga]

Thats a good price for them , just had a quick look on google and they seem to be around £265.

Get a quote locally.

 

[cheggars]

I Did, they were expensive , hence the alternative make, same tread , none of the locals had sold a skid tyre with that tread before, and were reluctant to order them in.
I would be looking for anther set of standard tyres by now, instead these still have 3/4 of the tread left. But they do carry muck about.

 

[Cowabunga]

I Did, they were expensive , hence the alternative make, same tread , none of the locals had sold a skid tyre with that tread before, and were reluctant to order them in.
I would be looking for anther set of standard tyres by now, instead these still have 3/4 of the tread left. But they do carry muck about.

Can't say that the rock-grip is much worse than standard lugs for carrying muck around.
My local tyre dealer now only fits Kenda's where possible, mainly because he's fed up changing so many skid steer tyres. Cutting down replacements to one in every four he used to change saves everyone a vast amount of time and money and must be great for the environment.
You might wonder why the tyre man would do himself out of business? It's because he has plenty of other work to do and there are a lot of skid steer loaders among his customer base. He prefers to change motorbike and car tyres. He absolutely hates big and big-stiff tyres, because they do his back in. Tyre fitters are human too.