Underground haul truck tyres

Inspecting and maintaining your haul truck tyres is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and safety. Here are some key steps to follow: visual inspection, tyre pressure check, tread depth, ...

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Underground haul trucks are the backbone of your mining operations – essential to achieving your production targets by moving material quickly and efficiently. The harsh, extreme conditions in underground mines mean selecting the right tyre for your haul trucks is more important than ever. There are several factors to be considered when selecting tyres for your haul trucks, including the type of material you are hauling, the distance traveled, the mine (or road) conditions, and your specific safety, productivity, and sustainability goals.

Michelin’s underground haul truck tyres are designed for heavier loads, increased speeds, and maximum traction. Our tyre experts are ready to answer your questions and help you find the right haul truck tyres for your operations. A question? Contact our experts today.

Underground miners operate in some of the most extreme conditions, using heavy equipment at increased speeds while striving to improve productivity and sustainability. Harsh environmental conditions, operational practices, and maintenance issues can be contributing factors to premature tyre wear. For example, poor haul road conditions and driver behavior, such as aggressive cornering, braking, or operating at excessive speeds, can lead to faster wear rates.  Proper tyre pressure is one way to combat premature tyre wear. Under-inflation can lead to excessive flexing and sidewall damage while over-inflation can cause uneven tyre wear. 

The weight that an underground haul truck tyre can handle safely varies based on the tyre size and its designated load-carrying capacity. It also is influenced by tyre inflation pressure, speed rating, tyre design, and tyre composition. Some tyres are engineered for heavy loads, speed, and traction such as the MICHELIN X UM HAUL tyre and MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre.

The cost of hauler truck tyres can vary widely based on factors such as tyre size, brand, specific design features, and the intended usage conditions.

For accurate pricing tailored to your specific needs, visit the nearest dealer.