Magna Tyres Group has introduced the brand-new Magna M-Rigid, a radial earthmover tire for rigid dump trucks designed to operate in demanding off-road conditions.
This radial constructed 27.00R49 / 33.00R51 / 40.00R57 tire has an E4 tread pattern and offers a low-cost price per hour, the company says. The Magna M-Rigid is a solution for those looking to achieve a highly efficient mining operation and to increase a site’s profitability, Magna said.
The Magna M-Rigid has massive rigid lug blocks that offer the traction and durability required in severe surface mines. The tread pattern design has four major innovations:
1. Weight reducing cutouts on the tread blocks and lugs to reduce heat build-up and improve tire life;
2. Circumferential grooves in the tread pattern to improve steering control for enhanced heavy-load cornering performance and improved heat dissipation;
3. Interlocking shoulder blocks to reduce excessive movement during cornering, to reduce heat build-up and to enhance operator comfort and tire life;
4. An optimized contact patch that ensures even wear and improves tread life.
The M-Rigid can fit modern rigid dump trucks such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Terex and Hitachi and will be available from May 2019.