L-5 Tires for Scrap Yards and Steel Mills: 6 Key Benefits
L-5 tires for scrap yards, steel mills and demolition: 6 key benefits of extra deep tread, cut resistance and when the higher price pays off.
L-5 tires have the deepest tread in the loader range. They are built for sites where a normal L-3 tire would be cut to pieces in weeks.
1. Extra Tread Depth
L-5 tread is about two and a half times deeper than L-2, so there is much more rubber to wear.
2. Better Cut Resistance
Thick tread protects the casing from scrap metal, slag and broken concrete.
3. Fewer Changes
Fewer tire changes means less downtime and less risk for the workshop team.
4. Cooler Running at Low Speed
L-5 is meant for slow work. Keep speeds low and heat stays under control.
5. Smooth L-5S Option
The smooth version has no lugs and resists cuts even better on very sharp material.
6. Lower Cost per Hour
The price is higher, but on harsh sites the cost per hour is usually lower than L-3.
L-5 Tires in Stock
- Nexxus NLT77 Radial OTR Tire – available in 45/65R45
- Condor 24PR N L5 Bias OTR Tire – available in 20.5-25
- Solidmax 16 LUG FX199 Bias OTR Tire – available in 17.5-25
- Bossman MASTER ROCK Industrial Tire – available in 12.5/80-18
Are L-5 Tires Right for You?
If your loader works in scrap, slag or demolition, the answer is often yes. Browse L-5 tires and read about scrap processing.
L-5 Tires: Key Takeaways
- these tires carry about two and a half times the tread depth of an L-2 tire, so they suit scrap, slag and demolition work.
- Use extra deep tread tires at low speed with short travel distances to keep heat under control.
- Choose the smooth L-5S version where sharp material cuts lugs off quickly.
- Judge them on cost per hour, not purchase price; on harsh sites they usually win.
- Keep loading floors clean and pressures correct to get the full life from every tire.
L-5 tires: Frequently Asked Questions
Are L-5 rubber good for normal quarries?
Usually not needed. In ordinary aggregate quarries an L-3 or L-4 tire gives a better balance of cost and life. L-5 pays off on scrap, slag, steel mills, demolition and sharp blasted rock.
Do these tires overheat?
Deep tread holds more heat, so these deep tread tires are meant for slow work and short travel. Avoid long load-and-carry runs at speed with extra deep tread tires.
What is L-5S?
L-5S is the smooth version of the extra deep tread. It has no lugs, which gives maximum rubber against cuts. It is common underground and in scrap handling.
Which sizes of them do you stock?
The most requested are 17.5-25, 20.5-25, 23.5-25 and 26.5-25, in bias and radial. Send your size and we will check availability.
Questions About L-5 tires?
Every site is different, and a short conversation often saves a costly mistake. Tell us what your machines do, how many hours they run and where they work. We will suggest a tire, a backup option and a realistic price. Start with the tire catalogue or the brands page, then send your list.
We reply within one working day, Thailand time, by email at info@orttirethai.shop or on WhatsApp +66 640 130 805.
