6 min read OTR Technical Guide

OTR Tyre–Rim Matching and Mounting File explains the operating evidence, measurements and asset details needed to evaluate this tyre topic consistently across a fleet or worksite.

Components That Must Agree

A repeatable assessment of OTR Tyre–Rim Matching and Mounting File connects physical identification, operating evidence and a dated measurement.

For OTR Tyre–Rim Matching and Mounting File, the vehicle or machine variant, axle or wheel position, tyre identification, rim data and actual duty must describe the same physical configuration. Similar dimensions or a catalogue label should be checked against the exact components in service.

OTR Tyre–Rim Matching and Mounting File — Field Data Sheet

Complete the sheet on the actual asset. Photograph markings and keep measured load or clearance data beside the document from which the permitted configuration was taken.

Source match

Relevant OEM, tyre and rim document for the same variant.

Tyre

Full size, construction, service description and physical identity.

Load and duty

Measured operating load, surface, speed and working cycle.

Configuration Check on the Asset

  1. Compare documents that refer to the same components.
  2. Have the physical arrangement checked by a competent tyre team.
  3. Identify the exact vehicle or machine variant.

Reading the Configuration Sheet

A sound OTR Tyre–Rim Matching and Mounting File record makes missing measurements visible and gives the next site visit a precise collection target.

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