Unveiling Historic Tire Nomenclature: A Comprehensive Guide

Haulage Tires for Trucks and Scrapers

Bias Construction – Conventional Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
HRR-1AHard Rock Rib E-1E-1
XDR-1AExtra Duty Rib E-1E-1
SGL-2AEarthmover Sure Grip E-2E-2
HRL-3AHard Rock Lug E-3E-3
HRL-3BHard Rock Lug 8 E-3E-3
HRL-3CHard Rock Lug 8R E-3E-3
WRL-3AHard Rock Lug Xtra Wall E-3E-3
HRL-4AHard Rock Lug XT E-4E-4
HRL-4BHard Rock Lug XT-8 E-4E-4
MRL-4B, FHard Rock Lug XT-8M E-4E-4
EAW-7AEarthmover All Weather E-7E-7
SHY-7ASemi Highway 5 Rib E-7E-7

Bias Construction – Wide Base Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
SGL-2ASure Grip Lug E-2E-2
HRL-3ASuper Hard Rock Lug E-3E-3
HRL-3BSuper Hard Rock Lug 8 E-3E-3
HRL-3F–E-3
EAW-7AEarthmover All Weather E-7E-7

Other Tires

Conventional Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
SMC-1ASmooth Compactor C-1C-1
RTS-1ATrib Tow Service–
MC-1AMobile Crane Service–

Sand Tires

Bias Construction – Conventional Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
SAW-7ASand All Weather E-7E-7
SRB-7ASand Rib E-7E-7
SRB-7A, 7BSpecial Sand & Road Service E-7E-7

Dozer/Loader Tires for Work Machines

Bias Construction – Wide Base Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
SGL D/L-2ASure Grip Loader L-2/G-2L-2/G-2
SGL D/L-2ASure Grip Lug DL L-2L-2
ELV-3A–L-3
HRL D/L-3ASuper Hard Rock Loader L-3/G-3L-3/G-3
HRL D/L-3ASuper Hard Rock Lug DL L-3L-3
HRL D/L-3BSuper Hard Rock Lug 8 DL L-3L-3
HRL D/L-3C–L-3
HRL D/L-4ASuper Hard Rock Lug XT DLL-4
HRL D/L-4G–L-4
HRL D/L-4/15C–L-4
HRL D/L-5ASuper Xtra Tread DL L-5/G-5L-5/G-5
HRL D/L-5ASuper Xtra Tread DL L-5L-5
HRL D/L-5BSuper Xtra Tread II DL L-5L-5

Bias Belated Construction – 65 Aspect Ratio Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
NRL D/L-4ANYLOSTEEL Xtra Tread DLL-4
NRL D/L-5ANYLOSTEEL Super Xtra Tread DLDL L-5

Grader Tires

Bias Construction – Conventional Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesSize
RBG-1ARib Grader G-1G-1
ASG-2AAll Service Grader G-2G-2
SGG-2ASure Grip Grader G-2G-2
SGL D/L-2ASure Grip Lug Grader L-2/G-2L-2/G-2
HRL D/L-3ASuper Hard Rock Lug Grader L-3/G-3L-3/G-3
RKG-3ARock Grader G-3G-3
RKG-3CRock Grader G-3G-3
SGG-4BG-4G-4
HRL D/L-5ASuper Xtra Tread DL L-5/G-5L-5/G-5
SMO D/L-5ASmooth L-5S/G-5SL-5S/G-5S
AWG-1AAll Weather Grader–
SMG-1ASmooth Grader–

Severe Service – Underground Mine and Quarry Tires

Bias Construction – Conventional Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesSize
HRL-3AHard Rock Lug UMS L-3L-3
AMS-4/5A5:1 solid to void ratio L-4L-4
SMO-4BSmooth L-4SL-4S
AMS-5/8F8:1 solid to void ratio L-5L-5
AMS-5/11F11:1 solid to void ratio L-5L-5
AMS-5/15C15:1 solid to void ratio L-5L-5
SMO-5A, B, CSmooth L-5SL-5S

Bias Construction – Wide Base Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
SMO D/l-3ASmooth L-3SL-3S
SMO D/L-4A, BSmooth L-4SL-4S
AMS D/L-5/8H8:1 solid to void ratio L-5L-5
AMS D/L-5/9A9:1 solid to void ratio L-5L-5
AMS, DMS D/L-4/15C15:1 solid to void ratio L-4L-4
AMS, DMS D/L-4/15C15:1 solid to void ratio L-5L-5
DRL D/L-5ASuper Xtra Dual Tread L-5L-5
SMO D/L-5A, BSmooth L-5S/G-5SL-5S
SMO D/L-5A, BSmooth L-5SL-5S

Bias Belted Construction – 65 Aspect Ratio Sizes

Alpha NumericPrevious NamesIndustry Code
NRL, NDL D/L-4/15C15:1 solid to void ratio L-4L-4
NSM D/L-4BSmooth L-4SL-4S
NRL, NDL D/L-5/15C15:1 solid to void ratio L-5L-5
NSM D/L-5BSmooth L-5SL-5S

Port & Container Handling Tires

Alpha NumericIndustry Level
ELV-3A100
ELV-4/5A150
ELV-4B150
ELV-4S150
ELV-5A250
ELV-5C250
ELV-5D250

This comprehensive guide to historic tire nomenclature aims to assist industry enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds in navigating the labyrinth of tire specifications. Whether you’re looking for haulage tires, sand tires, or specialized tires for dozers, loaders, graders, or severe-service applications, this guide serves as a valuable reference. Understanding the evolution of tire nomenclature is essential for making informed choices in today’s dynamic tire market.

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