By Ever
01 Nov, 2025
Some tires have been developed for more than one application, which means, for instance, that the tire can be used on a Loader application (Loader and Dozer operation – indicated by the TRA code L on the sidewall) as well as an Articulated Dump Truck application (Earthmover or transport operation indicated by the TRA code E on the sidewall).
These tires are often called ‘dual marked tires’ or ‘tires with dual specification codes’.
The example above shows a dual marked tire 875/65R29 E3/L3.
TRA Code L3 corresponds Load Index 214 (21200kgs) and Speed Symbol A2 (10 km/h)
TRA Code E3 corresponds Load Index 203 (15500kg) and the Speed Symbol B (50 km/h)
In this example the dual marked tire has for both applications (Loader and Earthmover).
| SIZE | STAR RATING | LOAD INDEX | TRA CODE | TREAD DEPTH | TYPE | Standard Rim (Rim Width &Flange) | DIAMETER | SECTION WIDTH | Max Load | STANDER PRESSURE | MAX SPEED |
| (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (kg) | (bar) | (Km/h) | ||||||
| 875/65R29 | ★★ | 214 | L-3 | 53 | TL | 28.00-3.5 | 1845 | 900 | 21200 | 4.75 | 10 |
| 203 | E-3 | 53 | TL | 28.00-3.5 | 1845 | 900 | 15500 | 4.75 | 50 |
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