Tire name
The names for tires may seem cryptic at first glance; however, they are generally made up of schematic details. What it has in terms of the offset, and what the numbers and letters in the tire name represent are explained in the following examples.
405 / 70 - 18 EM ET0
Tire width in mm
Transverse section ratio of the tire’s height and width in % (flank height)
Rim diameter in inches
Tire tread
Wheel offset
15.5 / 55 - 18 EM ET0
Tire width in inches
Transverse section ratio of the tire’s height and width in % (flank height)
Rim diameter in inches
Tire tread
Wheel offset
31 x 15.5 - 15 EM ET37
Tire external diameter in inches
Tire width in inches
Rim diameter in inches
Tire tread
Wheel offset
10 x 16.5 - EM ET-40
Tire width in inches
Rim diameter in inches
Tire tread
Wheel offset
Explanation of offset
The inside of the rim left, the outside of the rim right, and the dotted line indicates the axle.
- ET30 = If a narrow tire with a positive offset is selected, the tire will not widen the overall width of the machine, where applicable. This is suitable if the machine need to pass through narrow routes.
- ET0 = A compromise between a narrow machine width and good stability.
- ET-30 = If a tire with a negative offset is selected, the tire will not widen the overall width of the machine, where applicable. A wide tire and contact area increases stability.
The Weidemann product range
Find out which tire and tread type are available for which machine on the Details page for each machine under the menu point Equipment.