
Off The Road-OTR Tire Terms
Each different type of tire has a code that helps determine what tread pattern and application that tire is suitable for. Off the road tires are no exception to this coding system. Below is a chart to help determine which tire code corresponds to what tire type for off the road tires.
Earthmover Tires | ![]() |
E-1 Rib Tread
E-2 Traction Tread
E-3 Rock Tread
E-4 Deep Rock Tread
E-7 Flotation Tread
Loader & Dozer Tires | ![]() |
L-2 Traction Tread
L-3 Rock Tread
L-4 Deep Rock Tread
L-5 Extra Deep Rock Tread
L-3S Smooth Tread
L-4S Deep Smooth Tread
L-5S Extra Deep Smooth Tread
Grader Tires | ![]() |
G-1 Rib Tread
G-2 Traction Tread
G-3 Rock Tread
G-4 Deep Rock Tread
Compactor Tires | ![]() |
C-1 Smooth Tread
C-2 Grooved Tread