EWRS-AT SERIES

The EWRS-AT series of all-terrain skid steer tires were designed to meet the needs of today's job site demands. We came up with a way to offer you serviceability, traction, and a comfortable ride all in one!

With serviceable skid steer tire sections, the need for a service truck and specialized technicians is all but eliminated. We have reduced your service tooling down to only a 3/4" wrench in your operator's back pocket and repair parts are readily available in your nearest onsite storage container or the toolbox of your pickup.

We spared no expense in creating this product and weren't afraid to bring you the largest tread lugs in the industry for serious traction and long wear life. By reducing the number of lugs on a tire, we were able to increase the width and height of each lug so we could get rid of the wear bars running through the center of any other tire you're going to see on the market. This gave us two things: large voids in our tread pattern allowing for unmatched material clean out, and a long wear life on our bigger lug.

To make this product the total package, we topped it off by engineering a smooth ride into our design. We worked hard to bring you a proprietary rubber compound that would allow enough compression to reduce operator fatigue and stand up to heavy loads. Did we mention that the compound is also designed so that it won't stress crack? Only a premium compound would do for a premium product, that's the Evolution Wheel standard.

 

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Cost Breakdown Calculation for Skid Steer Tires

When purchasing equipment for your job site, cost-effectiveness is a main factor if not your number one factor. You not only want a reliable and durable product but also one that won't break the bank. When purchasing skid steer tires, a product with lower up-front costs often seems to be the obvious solution, yet other factors come into play that often lead to higher overall costs in the end.

If you assume that quality levels don’t vary significantly from product to product, or from brand to brand, it would make sense to go with the cheaper option. This way of thinking often leads to purchasing traditional air-filled skid steer tires for your skid steers. You may see the higher price tag of solid skid steer tires and figure that the air-filled tires are either a better value or will work just the same as solid skid steer tires.

But how much do those cheaper skid steer tires cost in the long run? After all, the up-front purchase price is only a small part of the big picture regarding the cost consideration equation. Other factors to consider are the cost of maintaining, repairing, and replacing the tires. You should also consider that recent advances in technology have led to a wide variation in the quality of modern skid steer tires, and there are now some significant differences between types and brands of skid steer tires. Although solid skid steer tires have higher upfront costs, their cutting-edge design will save you a lot of money in the long run.

If you’re currently using air-filled tires for your skid steers, consider taking a few minutes to think about the actual cost you’re spending from the initial purchase to the end of life. You might be surprised at how much you’re spending on purchase, repair, replacement, downtime, labor, and other costs associated with air-filled tires.

Here are some factors to consider when doing a complete cost consideration calculation:

  • How many hours do the air-filled skid steer tires last on the machine? Lower-quality tires will wear out more quickly and need to be replaced more often, resulting in a higher overall tire budget. Though individual skid steer tires cost less, the need to purchase many of them adds up.
  • What is the cost of skid steer tires when installation is factored in? Spending man-hours and resources on skid steer tire installation is costly, especially because it needs to be done more frequently compared to solid skid steer tires.
  • What is the cost to repair air-filled skid steer tires when they go flat? One of the biggest drawbacks of air-filled tires is that when they’re punctured, they deflate. Every time this happens, the tires must be removed and repaired before the machine becomes functional again. This process can lead to big costs, as labor and downtime are required to repair. With solid skid steer tires, there are no flats to worry about, and none of the associated expenses or hassles.
  • How much are you spending on downtime during repairs? Consider how many hours are spent dealing with flat tires instead of working on the project you've been hired to do. Using your job's hourly charge-out rate, you can calculate the cost/hour of your tires. The cheaper the tires, the more downtime is required, which ultimately costs you money.

Now for comparison, let's look at the average cost/hour from Evolution Wheel's solid tires, across several industries.

Industry

Average Cost/Hour

Rock Quarry

USD 1.16/tire

Demolition

USD 1.30/tire

Waste Transfer Station

USD 1.25/tire

Dairy Farm

USD 0.80/tire

General Agriculture

USD 0.60/tire

The numbers speak for themselves! Buying high-quality skid steer tires results in lower cost/hour. If you want to save money on equipment, well-designed products will ultimately yield greater returns. Although air-filled tires cost less up front, in the long run, solid skid steer tires are well worth the initial higher investment as they save repair, downtime, replacement, and many other costs.

Evolution Wheel provides the highest quality solid skid steer in the industry. Our rugged, versatile skid steer tires are superior in strength and thus get the job done without sacrificing operator comfort. Evolution Wheel’s tires also have a modular design which keeps repair costs to a minimum. Say goodbye to the high cost of flat tires! Check out our full line of products today to find out more about our solid skid steer tires and other tires for your industrial machines!

Learn more about skid steer tires by reading Evolution Wheel blogs and case studies

Blogs

Problems and Solutions for Bobcat Tires - Blog

Bobcat Tire Options - The Breakdown - Blog

Bobcat Tires - The Cost Breakdown Calculation - Blog

Choosing the Right Bobcat Tire for Your Machine - Blog

Tips to Avoid and Fix Bobcat Tires - Blog

 

Case Study

Rock Quarry - Case Study

Demolition - Case Study