How many kilograms is an 825-16 waste tire?
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825-16 without the steel rim is approximately 20 kilograms. Below is the relevant introduction: Tire representation: The international standard tire code, expressed in millimeters for the section width and aspect ratio percentage, followed by: tire type code, rim diameter (inches), load index (permissible load mass code), permissible vehicle speed code. For example: In 175/70R14-77H, 175 represents the tire width of 175MM, 70 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 70%, meaning the section height is 70% of the width, the rim diameter is 14 inches, the load index is 77, and the permissible speed is H grade. Radial tires: Passenger car wheels generally use radial tires. The specifications of radial tires include width, aspect ratio, inner diameter, and speed limit symbols.
I've been driving heavy trucks for over thirty years, and our fleet frequently replaces 825-16 waste tires. When a single tire is removed, I usually carry it myself, typically weighing between 100 to 120 pounds. New tires are heavier, sometimes reaching 130 pounds, but after being worn out, the rubber loss makes them slightly lighter. If the rim isn't removed, it's even heavier, but scrap dealers usually ask us to remove the rims before taking them. Tires with worn-out treads are lighter, while those with side patches or caked with mud and water are heavier. This size of tire is substantial—it's tough for one person to handle, so we often lift it together with another person to load it into the recycling truck.
I've been working at the recycling station for five years, handling hundreds of 825-16 waste tires weighed weekly. Naked tires of this size average around 50 kg, just over 100 pounds. But it depends on the condition: heavily worn ones can drop to 45 kg, while those with inner tubes or filled with muddy water can reach 60 kg. Currently, the recycling price is calculated by ton. When trucks deliver a load of tires, we estimate each at 55 kg. Just the other day, we dismantled two tires to weigh for a customer - the one with deep treads was 53 kg, while the bald one was only 48 kg. Remember to have them shake out stones and mud from the tires before delivery, otherwise they'll weigh more but be worth less.
