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5 Things to Know about Specialty Tires in Wisconsin

posted on 8/4/2021 1:03:00 PM

Schierl Tire and Service All About The Car Podcast Specialty TiresTires are everywhere. From your truck to the wheelbarrow in your shed to the golf cart at the country club, it’s safe to say that tires help us every day in many ways. With so many uses and applications, tires have become more specialized than ever before. Things like rubber composition, tread design and load carrying capacity are carefully engineered so tires can meet specific needs. 

In Wisconsin, specialty tires are used for travel, industrial machinery, lawncare, recreation and more. Let’s hit the road and explore a few things you probably didn’t know about the many different tires found right here in the Midwest! 
 

 
1. Most Tires are “Pneumatic” 
 
First things first, the vast majority of tires used today are pneumatic, or air-filled. Pneumatic tires started out as smooth, balloon-like tubes designed to soften the ride and protect the rim. This design proved to be effective and versatile, especially with the development of tread designs to handle different terrain. Pneumatic tires can now be found on everything from a gigantic mining hauler to the pitching machine used by your local high school team. After all, pneumatic tires work well, so why reinvent the wheel? 
 
2. Tire Use in Wisconsin is Extremely Diverse 
 
There is a huge variety of industrial and recreational tire use here in Wisconsin. For this reason, tons of specialty tires can be found here, each with unique characteristics and features: 
 
  • Farming & Agriculture 
  • Mining 
  • Manfacturing 
  • Logging 
  • Commercial 
  • Construction 
  • Military Vehicles 
  • ATVs and UTVs 
  • Campers 
  • RVs 
  • Motorcycles 
  • Bicycles 
  • Trailers/Toy Haulers 
  • Golf Carts 
  • Lawn Mowers 
  • Wheel Barrows 
  • And MORE! 
P.S. - Check out these crazy photos of CAT Mining Trucks. Those tires are HUGE...13 feet tall, to be exact! Click the photo below for more. 
 
Cat Mining Tricks Large Specialty Tires
 
3. Tires can Wear Out for Many Different Reasons 
 
The typical driver tends to think tire wear correlates with miles traveled. For auto and light truck tires, this is typically the case: over time, the vehicle travels a large distance and the tread wears down...especially during those long Wisconsin winters. But, when it comes to specialty tires, there are other reasons tire condition worsens over time: 
 
  • The weight carried by a vehicle (some tires can even catch fire from hauling heavy loads nonstop) 
  • Ozone from the sun deteriorates rubber over time 
  • Tires exposed to the elements can become cracked or rotted 
 
4. There are Specialty Tires for Cars and Trucks, too! 
 
Did you know? You can get specialty tires for your car, SUV or truck! Whether you plan to use your vehicle for winter travel, mudding, racing, or off-road use, there are specific tires to help meet your needs. Even though you can’t have a tire that does everything, there are many options on the market to choose from. Tread design and rubber composition play a big role in the features your tires have, so be sure to pay attention to these components.  
 
5. How to Find the Right Specialty Tires for You 
 
When you’re in the market for specialty tires, we suggest speaking with an industry professional. Trying to sort through all the sizes, features and brands by yourself can get overwhelming, but your local tire specialist will make the process quick and painless. Be clear about your needs and describe what you’re looking to get out of the tire. Consider these points: 
 
  • Use 
  • Terrain 
  • Speed 
  • Season 
  • Weight capacity 
  • Traction 
  • Travel frequency and distance 
In short, clear communication with your tire specialist is the best way to find the tires to meet your needs...and save yourself a headache. 
 
Want more tire talk? Listen to the entire conversation in the podcast episode above! The team dives into additional detail on specialty tires, touches on the growing popularity of ATVs and UTVs, and takes a Wisconsin Road Trip to Bear Bogging Adventure Tours in Black River Falls and Northwoods Zipline in Minocqua. You won’t want to miss it! 
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