World’s Largest Tyre From Michelin

Michelin has produced what it claims is the world’s largest tyre. The new radial XDR 59/80 R63 has been developed in conjunction with Caterpillar for its new 797B, the largest truck in the world, designed for use in large surface mines and weighing more than 600 tons. The tyre is more than 13 feet high, nearly five feet wide and weighs more than five tons.

The tread depth is 4.5 inches and the tyre can carry a load in excess of 100 tons..