TL;DR: The best backhoe tire depends on your ground and job mix, not a single “winner.” For hard surfaces and roading, an R4 (industrial) tire is the standard choice — durable, cut-resistant, and stable under loader loads. For soft or muddy sites, an R1 (ag lug) pattern digs in better; for abrasive, debris-heavy ground, a […]

When you buy tires by the container, the price you’re quoted means very different things depending on the Incoterm. Incoterms define exactly where the seller’s responsibility ends and yours begins — for freight, insurance, and customs. Here’s what bulk tire importers need to know. The Incoterms that matter for tire containers Term Seller covers You […]

Buying tires in bulk comes with its own vocabulary. This dealer tire glossary defines the terms you’ll see on quotes, sidewalls, and spec sheets — a quick reference for anyone sourcing wholesale. Tire types & categories TBR — Truck & Bus Radial (commercial over-the-road tires). LT — Light Truck. ST — Special Trailer. P — […]

Two small codes on every tire sidewall — the load index and speed rating — tell you how much weight a tire can carry and how fast it’s rated to run. For dealers and fleets buying in bulk, reading them correctly prevents under-spec’d, unsafe, or unsellable inventory. Where to find them They appear right after […]

Off-the-road (OTR) and skid-steer tires use sizing that differs from highway tires — and getting it wrong means downtime. This guide covers the common skid steer, loader, and backhoe tire sizes bulk buyers stock, plus how OTR sizing notation works. Common skid steer tire sizes Size Rim Notes 10-16.5 16.5″ Most common compact skid steer […]

For ST (Special Trailer) tires, load range is the single most important spec — it determines how much weight the tire can carry and at what inflation pressure. This chart explains trailer tire load range and ply rating so you stock and sell the right tire. Load range & ply rating chart Load Range Ply […]

Buying tires in bulk ties up real money, and the wholesale space — especially import/export — has its share of bad actors. Before you wire a deposit, run any supplier through this 10-point checklist. It’s the due diligence experienced dealers and fleets do every time. The 10-point wholesale tire supplier checklist New vs. used — […]

Selling imported tires in the U.S. isn’t just about price and duty — every tire you bring in must meet federal safety standards. For dealers and resellers, buying compliant new tires protects you from liability and unsellable inventory. Here’s what DOT and FMVSS require, in plain terms. The two safety standards that matter FMVSS 139 […]

If you buy agricultural and specialty tires in bulk, three names come up again and again: BKT, Galaxy, and Carlisle. All three are credible, widely-stocked brands — but they sit at slightly different points on price, application, and availability. This guide compares them the way a wholesale buyer actually decides: value per tire, fitment range, […]

Importing new tires in bulk for resale or fleet use can deliver serious per-unit savings — but the landed cost depends on more than the factory price. Import duties, trade-remedy tariffs, and compliance rules all sit between the container and your warehouse. This guide explains how U.S. tire import duties work so you can estimate […]