Pneumatic-tire rollers may not be the most visible machine on the asphalt or soil compaction job site, but they are more versatile than one might think, and manufacturers continue to offer units with ...

Wheel, c. 3500 B.C. Evidence of its use is seen in remnants of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur, once located in what now is southern Iraq. Early wheels were made from two or three segments of wood ...

Like the skid-steer loader market itself, the tires used on these machines are more diverse than ever. Today, you have a choice between pneumatic bias and radial tires, polyurethane ("foam") filled ...

With the introduction of the BW24RH (99 horsepower, 52,911 pounds fully ballasted) and the BW27RH (131 horsepower, 59,525 pounds) early in 2006, Bomag shifted its larger pneumatic rollers from ...

All-terrain vehicle riders, the pain will soon be over. For years, pneumatic tires -- the kind you fill with air -- have been a burr in the side of the ATV industry. Even on short excursions over ...

While the trucking industry is fixated on the future of trucks without diesel fuel, several tire manufacturers have been working on developing tires without air. Non-pneumatic tires (NPTs) eliminate ...

On the surface, tires may not appear even remotely complex. Rubber compound, steel belts, and air: that’s all there is to it, right? Decades ago that may have been the case, especially for the ...

Goodyear and other tire manufacturers are testing "non-pneumatic" tires with no air inside, tailored for battery-powered, autonomous vehicles in the future. A big part of the appeal for “mobility as a ...

In compact equipment operations, tire selection is more than a line item — it’s a strategic decision with wide-reaching financial implications. While pneumatic tires may appear more cost-effective ...

While the trucking industry is fixated on the future of trucks without diesel fuel, several tire manufacturers have been working on developing tires without air. Non-pneumatic tires (NPTs) eliminate ...

Low-pressure truck tires introduced, 1925, by Michelin in France. The concept cushioned drivers and cargo and extended tire life to "unheard-of levels"-10,000+ miles. Drop-center, one-piece wheel ...