Dumper truck tyres are typically composed of several layers of different materials to ensure both strength and flexibility. The main components of a dumper truck tyre are:
- Carcass: This is the tyre’s base structure, usually made of layers of interwoven steel or nylon cables that provide structural strength and the tyre’s shape.
- Tread: The part that makes contact with the ground, made of thick, durable rubber. The tread is designed to provide maximum grip on different terrain types while resisting wear and tear caused by abrasion and impacts.
- Sidewalls: The sides of the tyre that are designed to protect the carcass and tread from damage caused by sharp or abrasive objects. They are also reinforced to ensure the tyre’s stability when mounted on the dumper truck rim.
- Belts: Layers of composite materials (like steel or Kevlar) that reinforce the carcass and enhance the tyre’s stability and durability, especially at high speeds or under heavy loads.
- Beads: The parts of the tyre that attach to the dumper truck rim, ensuring a tight and secure fit.
These different elements are assembled in a way that creates a robust tyre, capable of handling the harsh conditions encountered by dumper trucks in mining, construction or agricultural environments.
