Yokohama Tire Corp.’s has rolled out its new R69 L5-S off the road radial for loaders in underground mine applications.
“The R69 was designed to reduce downtime and increase efficiency,” said Tom Clauer, Yokohama manager of commercial and OTR product planning. “It’s engineered for endurance and is the ideal tire for businesses looking to increase speed and loads during long-haul mining operations.”
The R69 L-5S offers improved durability with advanced compounds that resist heat build-up and fight cuts and chips, as well as a durable belt package that features cut-resistant tread and a stable footprint, the tiremaker said.
The tire’s high-angle sidewall also increases thickness and decreases sidewall stress for added protection in underground mining excavations.
Additionally, the potential for slippage is decreased with the tire’s stronger casing and more extensive rim contact area from high tensile strength bead cores, Yokohama adds.
The tire is available in size 18.00R25 and will be on display at Yokohama’s booth (#7371) at MINExpo in Las Vegas, Sept. 26-28.
