Maxam Tire North America Inc. is expanding its MS501 MineXtra lineup by adding the new 50/65R51 size.

"Designed for large wheel loaders operating in demanding mining environments, the new addition extends the MS501 family to support customers requiring exceptional durability in severe L5 applications," say company officials.

The MS501 features an extra-deep open L5 tread design with staggered tread blocks, a reinforced bead, shoulder and sidewall package and the company's cut and tear resistant compound. These benefits are designed for "surface mining, hard rock quarries and other severe-service operations where maximizing productivity is critical."

“The addition of the 50/65R51 further strengthens the MS501 product line and our dedication to supporting customers across an even broader range of mining and quarry applications,” says Matt Fagan, director of R&D at Maxam Tire North America. “As equipment continues to grow in size and productivity  demands increase, we’re focused on delivering tire solutions that help operators maximize uptime, reduce operating costs and get the most from their equipment.”