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How to test if the wheel rim is suitable?
2025-12-22
The suitability of a wheel rim directly affects the safety, stability, and service life of equipment. Determining whether a wheel rim is truly "suitable" cannot be limited to simply whether a tire can be installed; it requires systematic testing and verification from multiple aspects, including size matching, load capacity, structural quality, sealing performance, and actual operating conditions.
First, it should be confirmed that the rims are fully compatible with the tires and the entire machine in terms of specifications.
Whether the rim size conforms to tire standards , whether the rim width is within the tire's allowable range , whether the number of bolt holes, the distribution circle diameter (PCD), and the center hole size are consistent with the overall machine hub , and whether the rim offset meets the overall machine's steering and load-bearing requirements . Any mismatch in dimensional parameters will lead to assembly difficulties, abnormal stress, or premature failure.
Traction boasts a research and development team comprised of senior engineers and technical experts, focusing on the research and application of innovative technologies. Through precise steel profile design and structural optimization, we enhance the overall strength of wheel rims under heavy-load conditions . We strictly control welding processes and dimensional tolerances to ensure that every dimension of the wheel rim matches the tire , meeting the vehicle's usage requirements .
Secondly，The structure and manufacturing quality of the wheel rim directly determine its reliability.
Wheel rims are subjected to high loads, strong impacts, and repeated fatigue over long periods in heavy-duty applications such as engineering machinery, mining, and agriculture. Their structural design and manufacturing quality directly determine the safety, reliability, and service life of the wheel rim. Therefore, they must be verified through systematic and rigorous quality testing methods.
The inspection mainly includes whether the weld formation is continuous and uniform, without porosity, cracks and undercut , whether there is local deformation, thinning or stress concentration in the rim steel , whether the left and right structures of the rim are symmetrical, whether the components of the combined rim are coaxial after assembly, and whether the radial runout and end face runout are controlled within the allowable range .
For high-load or mining wheel rims, non-destructive testing methods should be used to inspect for internal defects in critical stress areas. The ability to detect potential problems without damaging the rim is a crucial quality assurance measure for mining wheel rims.
Bead seat circumference inspection
Bolt hole inner diameter inspection
Color PT inspection of straight welds
Dial indicator to detect product runout
External micrometer to detect internal micrometer to detect the inner diameter of the center hole
Non-destructive testing of product weld quality
Outside diametermicromete to detect position
Radial assembly height inspection
Radial thickness inspection
Colorimeter to detect paint color difference
External micrometer to detect internal micrometer to detect the inner diameter of the center hole
Outside diametermicromete to detect position
Paint Adhesion - Cross-cut Test
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Paint film thickness meter to detect paint thickness
Paint hardness-test
Screw hole inner diameter inspection
Spoke distance
Traction has established a "one-stop" production model from steel to finished wheel rims. From steel rolling, mold design, high-precision forming, automated welding to surface treatment and finished product inspection, it ensures that all products meet the same high standards. Every wheel rim remains stable and reliable under the most demanding working conditions , truly realizing full-chain manufacturing and quality control of wheel rims.
Traction has been specializing in heavy-duty equipment rims for over two decades , offering a wide range of products including Mining Rims, construction machinery rims, and agricultural and industrial rims . Whether under high loads, strong impacts, long-term continuous operation, or in complex terrain and harsh environments, Traction rims have earned the trust of customers with their stable performance.
Traction has obtained ISO 9001 and other quality management system certifications, and has also gained recognition from well-known brands such as CAT, Volvo, and John Deere.
ISO9001
ISO45001
ISO14001
CAT SUPPLIER EXCELLENGE RECOGNITION
Volvo 6 SIGMA Green Belt
John Deere Supplier Special Contribution Award
We provided compatible rims and professional solutions for the Volvo L120 to ensure stable and reliable performance even under complex operating conditions.
24.00-25/3.0 rim for Mining rim Wheel loader Volvo L120C
24.00-25/3.0 is a 5PC structure rim for TL tires, commonly used in wheel loaders. We are the original rim supplier for Volvo, Caterpillar, Liebherr, John Deere, and Doosan in China.
Contact UsThe Volvo L120 wheel loader, with its excellent power performance, stable operating performance, and outstanding fuel economy, is widely used in high-load conditions such as mines, gravel yards, ports, and large-scale earthmoving projects. To meet the stringent requirements of the Volvo L120 for load capacity, safety margin, and durability, Traction... To this end , high-strength structural design rims are provided to match the heavy-load working conditions of loaders .
Traction manufactures its own rim profiles, making its products superior to ordinary standard rims in terms of concentricity , fatigue resistance , welding strength , and service life .
High-strength, high-quality steel combined with a scientific structural design ensures the overall rigidity of the wheel rim while effectively improving fatigue and impact resistance. Whether under continuous loading, frequent turning, or in rugged operating environments, the wheel rim can stably bear the weight of the entire machine and dynamic loads, reducing the risk of deformation and failure.
During the manufacturing process, Traction strictly adheres to international and industry standards, and comprehensively controls the dimensional accuracy, welding quality, and dynamic balance performance of the rims. Through a comprehensive quality control system, Traction helps customers extend the service life of rims and tires, and reduce maintenance frequency and overall operating costs.
As one of the world's top three OTR heavy-duty wheel manufacturers, Traction consistently provides reliable wheel products and solutions to internationally renowned OEM brands and end users. The wheels supplied for the Volvo L120 not only demonstrate Traction's technological strength in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty wheel rims, but also highlight our relentless pursuit of safety, quality, and long-term value.
Traction 's products are exported to more than ten mining-developed regions , including North America, Europe, Australia, and Russia . With leading manufacturing capabilities, rigorous quality control, and a global service system, we provide customers with reliable wheel rim solutions. We are an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) wheel rim supplier in China for renowned brands such as Volvo, Caterpillar, Liebherr, and John Deere.
With its consistent quality and excellent service, Traction has gradually become a trusted partner for mining users worldwide.
We have extensive involvement in the fields of engineering machinery, mining rims, Forklift Rims, industrial rims, agricultural rims, other rim components, and tires.
The following are various sizes of wheel rims that our company can produce for different applications:
Engineering machinery size:
| 8.00-20 | 7.50-20 | 8.50-20 | 10.00-20 | 14:00-20 | 10.00-24 | 10.00-25 |
| 11.25-25 | 12.00-25 | 13.00-25 | 14:00-25 | 17.00-25 | 19.50-25 | 22.00-25 |
| 24.00-25 | 25.00-25 | 36.00-25 | 24.00-29 | 25.00-29 | 27.00-29 | 13.00-33 |
Mine rim size:
| 22.00-25 | 24.00-25 | 25.00-25 | 36.00-25 | 24.00-29 | 25.00-29 | 27.00-29 |
| 28.00-33 | 16.00-34 | 15.00-35 | 17.00-35 | 19.50-49 | 24.00-51 | 40.00-51 |
| 29.00-57 | 32.00-57 | 41.00-63 | 44.00-63 |
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Forklift wheel rim size:
| 3.00-8 | 4.33-8 | 4.00-9 | 6.00-9 | 5.00-10 | 6.50-10 | 5.00-12 |
| 8.00-12 | 4.50-15 | 5.50-15 | 6.50-15 | 7.00-15 | 8.00-15 | 9.75-15 |
| 11.00-15 | 11.25-25 | 13.00-25 | 13.00-33 |
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Industrial vehicle rim dimensions:
| 7.00-20 | 7.50-20 | 8.50-20 | 10.00-20 | 14:00-20 | 10.00-24 | 7.00x12 |
| 7.00x15 | 14x25 | 8.25x16.5 | 9.75x16.5 | 16x17 | 13x15.5 | 9x15.3 |
| 9x18 | 11x18 | 13x24 | 14x24 | DW14x24 | DW15x24 | 16x26 |
| DW25x26 | W14x28 | 15x28 | DW25x28 |
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Agricultural machinery wheel rim size:
| 5.00x16 | 5.5x16 | 6.00-16 | 9x15.3 | 8LBx15 | 10LBx15 | 13x15.5 |
| 8.25x16.5 | 9.75x16.5 | 9x18 | 11x18 | W8x18 | W9x18 | 5.50x20 |
| W7x20 | W11x20 | W10x24 | W12x24 | 15x24 | 18x24 | DW18Lx24 |
| DW16x26 | DW20x26 | W10x28 | 14x28 | DW15x28 | DW25x28 | W14x30 |
| DW16x34 | W10x38 | DW16x38 | W8x42 | DD18Lx42 | DW23Bx42 | W8x44 |
| W13x46 | 10x48 | W12x48 | 15x10 | 16x5.5 | 16x6.0 |
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Our products are of world-class quality.