TIRE MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Goodyear Off-The-Road (OTR)

To The Owner/Operator
Off-the-road tires are expensive pieces of equipment
They are engineered and built with massive strength to support today’s equipment. This
equipment is carrying ever increasing heavier loads at higher speeds and over longer distances
than ever before.
Years of research and development have resulted in tires that can offer long service lives
under these conditions. High strength carcasses have been developed to offer more load
carrying capacity. New, tougher, higher quality components have improved durability.
Improved rubber technology has helped to improve carcass durability, tread wear and hazard
resistance ability.
Still, there is a limit to the abuse and punishment any tire will take. Too many end up on
a scrap pile because operators ignore common sense driving and operational practices.
Others go out of service prematurely because they were not properly maintained.
This manual, based on long term, extensive OTR field experience and practice, is designed
to provide the information needed to help achieve maximum service life for both the end
user and the equipment manufacturer. If followed, these recommendations will also help
lower ton mile or tonne kilometer costs, improve equipment productivity and promote
operating profits.
This Booklet Applies To Earthmover Tires And
Their Applications Only. It Does Not Apply To
Other Tire Lines And Applications
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