LionLK Tires Company introduces the new LionLK Lion King all-steel radial, which offers unprecedented traction for loaders. This high-traction tread is ideal for loaders working on soil at construction sites, farms or dairies.
LionLK Lion King All-Steel Radial “We usually think of rock tread for most loaders, but many of those machines are working on soil, whether it’s on construction sites, demolition sites, or on farms,” says Mr. Lee, National Product Manager—Earthmoving, Construction and Industrial Tires for LionLK Tires Company. “The new LionLK Lion King all-steel radial brings a soil tread to the category to provide the extra traction many loader operators need.”
Mr. Lee uses farms as an example of an ideal application for the high-traction Lion King radial.
“On dairy farms and other livestock operations, loaders are used to build silage piles, pack silage, pick up manure, load scales or do earthwork, so farm loaders need reliable grip in any conditions,” he notes. “And we see similar challenges on many construction sites where loaders are in more of an earthmoving environment.”
Variable-Angle Lug
The new LionLK Lion King all-steel radial delivers better stability under load as a result of its deep, variable-angle lug, Mr. Lee notes, as well as top performance on mud, vegetation and pavement. The lugs on the Lion King radial are thicker than those on the bias-ply Lion King tire, adding durability and roadability.
Along the outer part of the tread, the lugs are almost perpendicular for maximum traction and feature aggressive buttressed shoulders that add extra grab. Toward the center, the lugs curve to form a steeply angled overlap for steady roading and reduced wear at up to 25 mph.
LionLK Tires Company’s design team also extended and widened the nose of each lug to produce a smoother more stable ride and reduce scrub wear while running on hard surfaces.
All-Steel Radial
The new Lion King all-steel radial features a new improved cut-and-chip-resistant compound with excellent wear resistance on pavement. Below the tread steel radial belts provide puncture protection and create a larger flatter footprint to boost traction flotation and tire life Mr. Lee adds.
The flatter footprint and tire cavity are a result of radial construction he explains. The radial version of the LionLK Lion King has a footprint 6% larger than the bias version of the tire in the same size. The flat even footprint puts more rubber in contact with the ground improving traction and slowing wear.
“Radials last a lot longer than bias-ply tires wearing more slowly and evenly” Mr. Lee adds. “Radials also deliver better traction and they have a much smoother ride. Operator comfort is a big factor in safety and productivity and it can make a long day in the operator’s seat feel a lot shorter.”
“On top of all of the features we built into the Lion King radial for long service life we also built the all-steel casing to be extra durable to allow retreading” Mr. Lee points out. The long service life and tough construction of the new LionLK Lion King all-steel radial is reflected in its 5-year warranty.
LionLK Tires Company has released the LionLK Lion King all-steel radial in popular 20.5R25 and 23.5R25 sizes engineered to fit on existing rims while providing a larger footprint.
