R244

Severe Service

On/Off-Highway Wide Base All-Position Radial

The R244 is a high-traction radial equally at home on the highway as it is on more unforgiving surfaces. Its rib-type pattern and wide base design allow for that smooth on-highway ride without sacrificing the traction needed on rougher patches of road. Special tread compounds and tread design improve wear resistance from long stretches of asphalt to maneuvering through a job site. It’s precisely the right tire to keep your operation rolling smoothly toward a lower total cost of ownership.

Specialized Features

Tread

Special Tread Compounds: Provide resistance to irregular wear, leading to long life and cutting your cost per mile
Optimized Groove Wall Angle: Provides better resistance to stone retention, which helps protect the steel belts and enhances casing durability
Optimized Belt Package: Enhances durability and resistance to irregular wear by evenly distributing weight across the footprint
Strong Bead Construction: Large bead bundle stiffens the lower sidewall and reduces defl ection, which helps improve casing life and retreadability
Sidewall Protector Ribs: Thick ribs protect the casing by fi ghting damage from curbing, cuts and abrasions. If one side wears away, fl ip the tire over for continued protection

Specifications

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Details

Application: Severe Service
Article Number: 225221
Tire Size: 425/65R22.5
Compound
Ply/Star Rating: 20
Tread Depth (32nds) (mm): 21 16.7
Load Range: L
Overall Width (in) (mm): 16.2 411
Overall Diameter (in) (mm): 44.8 1138
Max. Tire Load Dual (lbs) (kg)
Max. Speed (mph) (km/h): 65 105
Meas. Rim (in) (mm): 12.25 311
Overall Width Loaded (in) (mm): 17.8 452
Static Loaded Radius (in) (mm): 20.6 523
Max. Tire Load Single (lbs) (kg): 11400 5150
Inflation Pressure (psi) (kPa): 120 830
Revolutions Per (mile) (km): 464 288

Application: Severe Service
Article Number: 233687
Tire Size: 445/65R22.5
Compound
Ply/Star Rating: 22
Tread Depth (32nds) (mm): 21 16.7
Load Range: M
Overall Width (in) (mm): 17.8 452
Overall Diameter (in) (mm): 45.8 1163
Max. Tire Load Dual (lbs) (kg)
Max. Speed (mph) (km/h): 65 105
Meas. Rim (in) (mm): 13 330
Overall Width Loaded (in) (mm): 19.6 498
Static Loaded Radius (in) (mm): 21 533
Max. Tire Load Single (lbs) (kg): 12800 5800
Inflation Pressure (psi) (kPa): 130 900
Revolutions Per (mile) (km): 454 282

Application
Article Number: 9031
Tire Size: 385/65R22.5
Compound
Ply/Star Rating: 20
Tread Depth (32nds) (mm): 21 16.7
Load Range: L
Overall Width (in) (mm): 15.3 389
Overall Diameter (in) (mm): 42.8 1087
Max. Tire Load Dual (lbs) (kg)
Max. Speed (mph) (km/h): 68 109
Meas. Rim (in) (mm): 12.25 311
Overall Width Loaded (in) (mm): 16.8 427
Static Loaded Radius (in) (mm): 19.8 503
Max. Tire Load Single (lbs) (kg): 9920 4500
Inflation Pressure (psi) (kPa): 130 900
Revolutions Per (mile) (km): 485 302

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