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TeleMaster flat-proof tires designed for JLG, SkyTrak telehandlers

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Updated Dec 30, 2017

Continental has designed its new solid, flat-proof TeleMaster tires for JLG telehandlers in a partnership between the tire maker and aerial work platform manufacturer.

The TeleMaster tires are available as an option on certain JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers.

The tires consist of three-layer construction and specialized rubber compounds. The inner layer contains dampening properties and has a “low rolling resistance value,” which reduces de-lamination and heat buildup and makes for a more comfortable ride, JLG says. The sidewalls are reinforced to prevent punctures and cuts.

The tires feature a non-directional tread pattern and a center rib for better traction in forward and reverse. The center rib is designed to be self-cleaning on mud and gravel sites, the company says.

The tires are available for the following telehandler models: