Water truck tyres

Several factors should be considered when selecting the right tyres for your water truck, notably the conditions at your mine site, the climate, and the grade/elevation changes. You also should assess the load requirements and vehicle specs as well as the speed and distance to be travelled. Fully loaded water tanks add additional stress to the water truck and tyres, which underscores the importance of tyre durability and heat resistance. 

Discover our article designed to help you find the right tyres for your earthmover vehicles.

Tyre pressure is important to not only optimize tyre performance but also maximize safety at your mine site. The right tyre pressure helps keep your people safe; it impacts vehicle handling and braking and helps to avoid unnecessary heat build-up in the tyre, which can lead to tire failure. The right tiye pressure depends on the specific tire load and size and may vary depending on operating conditions and water truck vehicle specifications. We recommend you consult the technical datasheet for specific recommendations for your water truck tires and consider using a TPMS like the state-of-the-art MICHELIN MEMS 4 to remotely monitor tyre pressure and temperature. 

To help you on earthmover tyre pressure maintenance, our MICHELIN experts have created a dedicated article for you.

There are many variables that impact tyre life of a water truck tyre, including mine site conditions (type of soil and terrain) and cycle time, speed, and distance. Maintaining optimal tyre pressure and temperature are key to ensure maximize tyre life of your water truck tyres.Consider MICHELIN MEMS 4 to to help your mine monitor tyre pressure and temperature remotely.