The MAXAM MS708 is the right solid OTR tire for scrapyards and extreme environments because its three stage all rubber construction eliminates the heat buildup, delamination risk, and ride quality
Most of the objections fleet managers have about solid OTR tires are legitimate. They are based on real experience with inferior products. The MS708 was engineered specifically to address those objections.
What Makes the MS708 Different from Other Solid Tires?
The MS708 is the only solid OTR tire on the market built with three stages of specialized rubber compounds. Every competing product uses two stage construction. That difference determines how the tire handles heat, absorbs shock, and holds together over thousands of operating hours.
| Feature | MS708 (3 Stage) | Competitor Average (2 Stage) |
| Tread compound volume | 50% | 35 to 40% |
| Cushion compound | 25% (heat dissipating) | None |
| Base compound volume | 25% | 60 to 65% |
| Bead break strength | 44,000 lbs | 12,500 lbs |
| Tread depth (23.5-25) | 275/32nds | 158 to 272/32nds |
| Construction method | CNC strip winding | Mill wrap |
| Delamination risk | Eliminated by strip winding | Present in mill wrap process |
The cushion compound in the center stage does two things no competitor tire does: it houses the patented Double D apertures in a low durometer zone for genuine ride improvement, and it actively dissipates heat outward through the tire rather than trapping it. Heat is what destroys solid tires. The MS708 is designed around that fact.
What Application is The MS708 Built For?
The MS708 is built for the applications that destroy pneumatic tires and expose the weaknesses of lower quality solid tires. It is the right choice for the following environments:
- Scrap metal recycling
- Glass recycling
- CDE material recycling
- Waste transfer stations
- Demolition
- Foundry applications
- Underground mining
One important boundary: solid OTR tires, including the MS708, are not suited for soft underfoot conditions such as landfills. The MS708 is engineered for hard, debris laden surfaces where puncture resistance, heat management, and structural durability are the priorities.
How Does the MS708 Handle Conditions that Destroy Other Tires?
The MS708 handles extreme environments through three specific engineering decisions: the three-stage compound design, the patented Double D aperture placement, and the strip winding manufacturing process.
| Engineering Feature | What It Is | Why It Matters |
| Three Stage Compound Construction | 100% natural rubber tread with no fillers. Tensile strength of 3,800 PSI and tear strength of 760 PLI, outperforming competitor baselines by 8.5% and 26% respectively. | In scrap and demolition environments, compound quality determines whether a tire lasts or fails early. |
| Patented Double D Aperture Placement | Apertures are positioned in the low durometer center compound, not the high durometer base as with competing products. | Absorbs operational shock more effectively, reduces stress crack formation over time, and lowers impact transmission. |
| CNC Strip Winding Manufacturing | Built on radial tire building equipment using computer-controlled strip winding, replacing the mill wrap process used by competitors. | Eliminates delamination and trapped air defects at the source. The foundation of the MS708 5-year warranty. |
Does the MS708 Require Special Wheels?
No. The MS708 mounts on standard OEM multi-piece earthmover rims already on the machine. All MAXAM wheel products conform to ETRTO and TRA specifications. This removes one of the most common barriers to transitioning from pneumatic tires.
Available sizes and compatible rims are as follows:
| Tire Size | Rim Size | Wheel Type |
| 17.5-25 | 14.0 x 25 | 3 piece |
| 20.5-25 | 17.0 x 25 | 3 piece |
| 23.5-25 | 19.5 x 25 | 3 piece |
| 26.5-25 | 22.0 x 25 | 3 piece and 5 piece |
| 29.5-25 | 25.0 x 25 | 5 piece |
Exceptional Tires and an Exceptional Team Behind Them
Scrapyards and extreme demolition environments expose every weakness a solid OTR tire has. Heat buildup, delamination, poor ride quality, and premature wear are not inevitable. They are the result of inferior construction.
The MS708 was engineered to eliminate each of those failure points through three stage compound design, patented aperture technology, and strip winding manufacturing that competitors have not matched.
