As construction equipment has grown in the last couple of decades, in terms of size, power, weight, and speed, so too has the need for off-the-road, or OTR, tires that can keep up with the increased demand.
“Tire manufacturers have developed more enhanced compounds and design characteristics to adapt to a job site’s specific environment,” says Johni Francis, global OTR product manager at Titan International. “If necessary, tire manufacturers will work with contractors to develop custom tread compounds.”
This is in line with predictions coming from many of the market reports today. For instance, Research and Markets suggests the OTR tire
