Tire information

Like other tire dimensions, the aspect ratio plays a role in determining the tire's performance and suitability for various applications. Together with other qualities of commercial tires, the aspect ratio affects the tire's height, load-carrying capacity, and maneuverability, which are all the more important when operating heavy commercial vehicles..

The correct tire size for your trailer impacts the safety, performance, and overall cost-effectiveness of your operations. This is especially true for heavy and commercial trailers, whose tires should withstand large loads even at high speeds and long-haul use. Find reliable commercial trailer tires from the Nokian Tyres website.

Maintaining commercial tires should be a regular operation for everyone who spends time behind the wheel of a heavy vehicle. In addition to checking tire inflation pressures and making visual inspections, regular tire maintenance should also include checking the tread depth.

Knowing how to read the tire sidewall and decipher different information about heavy tires is a useful skill to have when buying new tires for commercial vehicles. In addition to tire size, speed rating and load index, the tire DOT code can provide you with valuable information about the tires.

One central aspect of tire specifications for light passenger vehicles and heavy machinery alike, is the load index. The importance of tire load is even greater for commercial vehicles, including trucks, tractors, forestry machinery, and earthmoving equipment.

The markings in your heavy tire come in handy when finding suitable tires and matching them with your equipment and implements. One valuable piece of information indicated by tire markings is the speed rating, or the maximum speed the tire can maintain safely.

I often describe my carrier path in the tire industry as seven years making tires on the factory floor, the next seven years breaking tires in testing and R&D, and now checking tires that are used by our customers. This full circle has taught me a lot about how the tires work structurally and what typically gives in. I hope I can use the accumulated knowledge to benefit both the tire manufacturer as well as the end user. One of the most crucial things I want to talk about is the importance of the correct tire pressure.

Determining the correct tractor tire pressure and checking it regularly is crucial for getting the best possible performance from your tires – and your tractor. Appropriate tire pressures for the type of heavy equipment, work, and conditions ensure good performance, safety, and fuel efficiency.