Tire description

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

Profile ratio of the tire height and width in % (flank height)

Rim diameter in inches

Tire tread

Rim offset depth

15.5 / 55 - 18 EM ET0

Tire width in inches

Profile ratio of the tire height and width in % (flank height)

Rim diameter in inches

Tire tread

Rim offset depth

31 x 15.5 - 15 EM ET37

Tire external diameter in inches

Tire width in inches

Rim diameter in inches

Tire tread

Rim offset depth

10 x 16.5 - EM ET-40

Tire width in inches

Rim diameter in inches

Tire tread

Rim offset depth

Offset graphic explanation

Offset explanation

The inside of the wheel rim is to the left, the outside of the wheel rim is to the right, and the scored line shows 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 needs to pass through narrow routes.
  • ET0 = A compromise between the narrow machine width and good stability.
  • ET-30 = If a narrow 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.
Weidemann tele wheel loader 5080T in use

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.