The Best Tire for Your JLG Telehandler

When looking for the right telehandler tire for your JLG, there are a few things you should look for. Cost-effectiveness, safety, and performance.

Telehandler Tire Types

When calculating the cost of your telehandler tires it's important to look at more than just the initial purchasing price. To determine the cost-effectiveness of tires, you should take into account the cost of tire repairs, potential downtime, and tire lifespan. The cheapest tires may end up costing you more in the long run.

Pneumatic Telehandler Tires

Pneumatic telehandler tires are the cheapest option. Though you will have to sacrifice quality and safety. If the tire goes flat while carrying a heavy load it becomes unstable and can hurt employees working around the machine. It also causes lengthy downtime to change the tires pushing back deadlines and costing you money.

Foam-Filled Telehandler Tires

In more severe applications, foam-filled telehandler tires work much better than pneumatic tires. These tires are puncture-proof, making them a safer option to operate with. Though these tires are more reliable than pneumatic tires, they can develop sidewall damage. If this damage gets severe enough it can cause the tire to become hobbled. Creating an unstable machine that isn't safe for employees working around it. When foam-filled tires need to be changed, the rubber and foam must be cut off the rim. This is a costly and time-consuming process that cuts into your bottom line.

Solid Telehandler Tires

Another option for your JLG telehandler is a solid tire. These tires are made out of solid rubber with apertures. These apertures allow for compression within the rubber for a more comfortable and safer ride. This style of tire has a high purchase price, but it lasts longer and performs better than the other two options. Making them more cost-effective in the long run.

The EWRS-TH Series

The solid telehandler tire from Evolution Wheel is a great example of a tire built to last longer and perform better than any of the competition. On top of the benefits of being a solid tire, these tires are segmented to be easily serviceable. They also feature a linear load profile as well as specially designed tread patterns.

The Segmented Design

The EWRS-TH Series is a segmented tire. This allows operators to easily service the tire. The rubber is attached to the rim with a series of nuts and bolts. If a tire is damaged the operator is able to remove and replace the segment in just a few minutes. When the tread is completely worn, a retread kit consisting of a new set of rubber segments is available to replace the worn set. The rubber can be changed without removing the rims from the machine. No need for special equipment or technicians.

Linear Load Profile

A linear load profile is important for safety and performance. A linear load profile refers to how the tire compresses while carrying a load. With every pound added to the load, the tires compress at an equal rate. This allows operators to accurately predict how the tire will react under the weight of a heavy load.

Specialized Tread Design

The EWRS-TH Series has two tread designs, the traditional all-terrain version, and the hard surface tread pattern. The hard surface tread pattern is designed with a large footprint lengthening the wear life of the rubber. Hard surfaces don’t require the same amount of traction as off-road applications. Increasing the surface area and decreasing the void space allows the tire to last longer. The all-terrain tread is designed to maximize traction making it ideal for muddy conditions. Even though solid tires are more expensive up front, the cost-effectiveness, safety, and reliability they provide far exceed the competition making them an ideal option for all operators.