Backhoe Loader Tires: Best Front and Rear Sizes Explained
Backhoe loader tires explained: best front and rear sizes, R-4 vs I-3 treads and tips to get longer life on construction sites.
Backhoe loader tires must handle road travel, digging and loading in a single day. The front and rear tires are different sizes and do different jobs.
Common Front Sizes
- 12.5/80-18 on four-wheel-drive machines
- 11L-16 on two-wheel-drive machines
Common Rear Sizes
- 16.9-28 and 16.9-24
- 19.5L-24 and 17.5L-24
R-4 Is the Usual Tread
R-4 industrial lug gives good grip on soil and gravel and wears well on tarmac. Some fleets use an E-2 or L-2 tread on soft sites.
Ply Ratings
10PR and 12PR suit most backhoes. Choose a higher rating if the machine carries a hydraulic hammer.
Popular Backhoe Tires
- Titan Flo Trac Lug Industrial Tire – available in 33×15.50-16.5
- Michelin XM27 Industrial Tire – available in 275/80R18
- Galileo Skid Steer Bias OTR Tire – available in 12-16.5
- Condor 18PR J R4 Industrial Tire – available in 18-19.5
Buying Backhoe Loader Tires
Replace rear tires in pairs. See the backhoe loader tires category and the backhoe loader article.
Next Steps on Backhoe loader tires
Put this guide to work on your next order. Write down the sizes and ratings from your sidewalls, decide on brand tiers, and ask for a quotation with freight to your port. Our team checks every request by hand and replies with a clear price and loading plan. Explore the catalogue or compare brands first if you like.
Contact OTR TIRE (THAILAND) CO., LTD. at info@orttirethai.shop or on WhatsApp +66 640 130 805.
