
Extended List of Utility and Industrial Tire Sizes
These tires are generally categorized by the Rim Diameter (the last number in the sequence). They are used across various industries, from construction to landscaping.
1. 4-Inch Rim Series (-4)
Mainly used for lightweight material handling and mobility aids.
2.50-4: Ultra-narrow tire for lightweight rolling carts.
2.80/2.50-4: Very popular for hand trucks; has an outer diameter of approx. 9 inches.
3.00-4 (10"x3"): Common on mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and heavy-duty casters.
4.10/3.50-4: The global standard for warehouse hand trucks and dollies.
2. 5-Inch Rim Series (-5)
A niche size often used in racing or specific medical/industrial equipment.
3.40/3.00-5: Compact industrial equipment.
11x4.00-5: Common front tire for go-karts and high-end walk-behind mowers.
11x6.00-5: Wide rear tire for racing go-karts.
3. 6-Inch Rim Series (-6)
The primary size for outdoor power equipment and garden machinery.
13x4.00-6: The most common front tire for riding lawn mowers.
13x5.00-6: A wider version for better flotation on soft turf.
13x6.50-6: Frequently used on heavy-duty snow blowers.
15x6.00-6: Standard front tire for medium-sized garden tractors.
5.30/4.50-6: Heavy-duty version for pallet jacks or small industrial trailers.
4. 8-Inch Rim Series (-8)
This series marks the transition into heavy-duty work and high-flotation applications.
4.00-8: The standard tire for construction wheelbarrows.
4.80/4.00-8: Used on small utility trailers and high-capacity hand trucks.
16x4.80-8: Large snow blowers and garden trailers.
18x8.50-8: The "Gold Standard" for golf cart tires and rear mower tires.
18x9.50-8: Extra-wide tire for ATVs or turf protection.
5.70-8: High-load tire for small boat trailers and highway-towable utility trailers.
5. 10-Inch & 12-Inch Rim Series (-10 / -12)
Used for professional agricultural and rugged off-road equipment.
4.10-10: Narrow transport wheels for agricultural implements.
20x8.00-10: Large riding tractors and professional zero-turn mowers.
20x10.00-10: Common for off-road ATVs and side-by-sides (UTVs).
23x10.50-12: Large estate tractors and skid-steer loaders.
Quick Reference Summary by Category
Category | Typical Sizes | Common Equipment |
Ultra-Compact | 2.50-4, 2.80-4 | Light shelving, laboratory carts |
Material Handling | 4.10-4, 4.00-8 | Hand trucks, Wheelbarrows |
Lawn & Garden | 13x5.00-6, 18x8.50-8 | Mowers, Snow blowers, Tillers |
Recreation/ATV | 11x6.00-5, 20x10.00-10 | Go-karts, ATVs, Sand buggies |
Heavy Utility | 5.70-8, 6.90-9 | Small trailers, boat dollies |
Pro Tips for Identification:
Format Swap: Sizes like 4.10/3.50-4 and 3.50/4.10-4 are usually identical; the order of width vs. height just varies by manufacturer.
Flat-Free Options: Many of these sizes are available as "Solid Polyurethane" (Flat-Free). They are great for areas with nails or thorns but offer less cushioning than pneumatic (air-filled) tires.
OD vs. Rim: Always distinguish between the Outer Diameter (e.g., "13x" or "15x") and the Rim Size (e.g., "-6"). A 13x5.00-6 and a 15x6.00-6 both fit a 6-inch rim, but the latter is much taller.
