Selecting the Ideal Tire Tread

What contractors should consider when choosing the perfect tire.

July 22, 2024

Maxam Tire North America Inc.

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MAXAM Tires

Based on terrain and equipment type and weight, contractors can choose the ideal tire for their project. In some cases, which will be discussed, the equipment may need to have tracks. In this episode, Jeremy Edds, aggregate national account sales manager – East, for MAXAM Tires, discusses tire tread selection.

Listen to learn more about this important topic, particularly as you deal with the summer heat and begin to plan for winter extremes.

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