I. Introduction
The Forlander Bias Light Truck Tire series represents a legacy of robust, dependable performance engineered for commercial vehicles facing diverse and challenging conditions. Built on a proven bias-ply construction, this comprehensive range is segmented into specialized tread patterns—Rib, Lug, Mix, and Mining—to deliver optimized solutions for highway stability, off-road traction, all-terrain versatility, and extreme industrial durability.
Forlander is noted for producing some of the best LT truck tires in the market, successfully proven in demanding areas across Asia, including Vietnam, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. These bias light truck tires are the trusted choice for operators who prioritize cost-effectiveness, load capacity, and longevity.
For applications beyond light trucks, Forlander offers a full range of Bias Ply Truck Tires suitable for the most severe duties:
II. Tire Tread Pattern Introduction
1. Rib Patterns (For Highway Stability & Mileage)
1) MT77Z (Rib Tire):
A premium rib-pattern bias tire for light trucks, designed to deliver excellent ride stability and water evacuation for all-season traction. Its reinforced carcass and advanced compound ensure high mileage and durability, suitable for all wheel positions in commercial transport.
TRA Code: Rib Pattern
Construction: Bias
Application: Light Trucks, Commercial Vehicles
Key Features: Premium rib design, all-position use, high mileage
Size: 8.25-16LT 16PR, 7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.00-16LT 14PR, 7.50-15LT 14PR, 7.00-15LT 12PR, 6.50-14LT 12PR
2) SS11Z (Rib Tire):
This classic rib pattern bias tire offers dependable performance for light truck applications. It focuses on stable handling, even wear, and cost-effective service life, making it a practical choice for general cargo transport on paved roads.
TRA Code: Rib Pattern
Construction: Bias
Application: Light Trucks
Key Features: Classic rib design, stable handling, cost-effective
Size: 6.50-16LT 16PR
3) F777 (Rib Tire):
A heavy-duty rib tire designed specifically for the drive axles of semi-trucks in rough on- and off-road service. Its robust construction and premium rubber compound provide the strength and durability needed for mixed-service conditions.
TRA Code: E-3/L-3
Construction: Bias
Application: Drive Axles, Mixed On/Off-Road Trucks
Key Features: Heavy-duty rib, drive axle specific, robust compound
Size: 7.50-16, 9.00-20, 10.00-20, 11.00-20
4) F218 (Rib Tire):
Featuring a deep pattern and wide crown, the F218 is engineered for long service life and high load resistance in road transportation. Its strengthened design offers excellent anti-wear properties for cost-effective fleet operation.
TRA Code: Rib Pattern
Construction: Bias
Application: Road Transport, Medium-Duty Trucks
Key Features: Deep rib pattern, wide crown, high load capacity
Size: 12.00-24 18PR, 12.00-20 18PR, 11.00-20 18PR, 10.00-20 16PR, 9.00-20 16PR, 9.00-16 16PR, 8.25-20 16PR, 8.25-16LT 14PR，7.50-20 14PR, 7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.50-15 12PR, 7.00-16LT 12PR, 7.00-15LT 12PR, 6.50-16 10PR, 6.50-15 10PR, 6.50-14LT 10PR, 6.00-15 8PR, 6.00-14 8PR
2. Lug Patterns (For Maximum Traction)
1) MZ76Z (Lug Tire):
Designed with flexible spines and longitudinal styling, this lug tire is ideal for short-haul urban use. Its multi-layer diagonal fabric increases load capacity, while the design offers flexibility and anti-cut properties for bad roads.
TRA Code: Lug Pattern
Construction: Bias
Application: Urban Light Trucks & Buses
Key Features: Flexible lugs, anti-cut, urban durability
Size: 8.25-16LT 16PR，7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.50-15 14PR, 7.00-16LT 14PR, 7.00-15LT 12PR, 6.50-14LT 12PR
2) F108 (Lug Tire):
A cross-bar lug drive tire providing superior all-season grip on and off-road. With detailed siping and an aggressive, self-cleaning pattern, it delivers excellent traction for construction, farm, and heavy-duty trucks in varied conditions.
TRA Code: Lug Pattern
Construction: Bias (Tube Type)
Application: Drive Axles, Construction, Farm Trucks
Key Features: Cross-bar lug, all-season traction, self-cleaning
Size: 12.00-24 18PR, 12.00-20 18PR, 11.00-20 18PR, 10.00-20 16PR, 9.00-20 16PR, 9.00-16 16PR, 8.25-20 16PR, 8.25-16LT 14PR，7.50-20 14PR, 7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.50-15 12PR, 7.00-16LT 12PR, 7.00-15LT 12PR, 6.50-16 10PR, 6.50-14LT 10PR, 6.00-15 8PR, 6.00-14 8PR
3. Mix Patterns (For All-Terrain Versatility)
1) F688 (Mix):
An all-terrain bias tire for light trucks, combining an aggressive tread with big traction bars for solid grip in mud and sand. Its sturdy sidewalls and self-cleaning lugs provide enhanced stability and performance on varied unpaved terrain.
TRA Code: E-3
Construction: Bias
Application: All-Terrain Light Trucks
Key Features: Aggressive all-terrain tread, self-cleaning, sturdy sidewalls
Size: 8.25-16LT 16PR, 7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.00-16LT 16PR, 6.50-16LT 12PR, 6.00-14TL 10PR
2) F685 (Mix):
This rib and lug pattern tire delivers excellent stability and great traction on all kinds of roads. The reinforced structure and special abrasion-resistant compound offer extra puncture resistance and load-bearing capability for mixed on/off-road use.
TRA Code: N/A (General Mix Pattern)
Construction: Bias
Application: All-Terrain Light Trucks
Key Features: Rib & lug hybrid, reinforced carcass, all-terrain traction
Sizes： 8.25-16LT 16PR, 7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.00-16LT 16PR, 6.50-16LT 12PR
4. Mining Patterns (For Extreme Service)
1) FD100Z E-3 L-3:
An off-road, high-load capacity bias tire for severe-duty dump trucks and mining applications. Its deep cross-country pattern, reinforced structure, and advanced compound provide superior traction and durability in the toughest conditions.
TRA Code: E-3 / L-3
Construction: Bias
Application: Mining Dump Trucks, Heavy Equipment
Key Features: Cross-country pattern, reinforced, extreme load
Tire Sizes for Light Trucks：9.00-16 16PR, 8.25-16LT 14PR，7.50-20 14PR, 7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.50-15 12PR, 7.00-16LT 12PR, 7.00-15LT 12PR, 6.50-16 10PR, 6.50-14LT 10PR, 6.00-15 8PR, 6.00-14 8PR
Tire Sizes for Mining Trucks：16.00-25 40PR, 14.00-25 28PR & 36PR, 14.00-24 24PR & 32PR & 36PR,13.00-25 28PR & 32PR & 36PR
2) FD101K (E-4):
A mining bias tire with a unique extended block design, offering excellent running performance and traction. It features high resistance to punctures, tears, and wear, making it suitable for the most demanding short-distance mining and quarry applications.
TRA Code: E-4
Construction: Bias
Application: Mining, Quarry, Heavy Dump Trucks
Key Features: Extended block design, high puncture/tear resistance
Size: 12.00-20 24PR,11.00-20 18PR & 24PR, 10.00-20 18PR, 8.25-16LT 16PR, 7.50-16LT 16PR, 7.00-16LT 16PR, 6.50-16LT 12PR
3) F669 (E-3 L-3):
A deep-tread mining tire designed for powerful traction and long mileage on dump trucks in mining and logging service. Its strong strip and excellent anti-wear performance ensure durability on poor road surfaces at mine and construction sites.
TRA Code: E-3 / L-3
Construction: Bias
Application: Mining, Logging Dump Trucks
Key Features: Deep mining tread, anti-wear, for poor road surfaces
Size: 9.00-20, 10.00-20, 11.00-20, 12.00-20
III. Customer Benefits
- Targeted Performance: Choose the exact tread pattern (Rib, Lug, Mix, Mining) for your primary operating conditions, ensuring optimal traction, wear, and fuel efficiency.
- Unmatched Durability & Cost-Per-Hour: The robust bias-ply construction, deep mining patterns, and special compounds deliver high resistance against tread fatigue and cuts, leading to longer service life and lower operating costs.
- Proven Global Reliability: The product line has earned strong market feedback across diverse and challenging regions like Vietnam, Pakistan, and the Philippines, attesting to its adaptability and dependability.
IV. Complete Tire Solution- Mining Truck Tire Product Line
From light trucks to giant mining haulers (complemented by the FD100Z, FD102K, FD103K, FD101K, FD104K series), Forlander provides a tire for virtually every commercial need under the E-3/L-3 performance standard, including mining truck tires that meet rigorous requirements.
Applications: Rigid Dump Trucks, Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT), Wide-body Dump Trucks.
