Decode loader tire size 23.5 x 25

[MeatMan]

This is for an off road loader. I keep seeing that the first number should be the tire height and second the rim size, but that can't be true.
I'm researching a Pettibone Cary-lift. Thanks.

[stitchdup]

https://www.apexway.com.tw/blog-detail/common_wheel_loader_tire_size/

[MeatMan]

1 hour ago, stitchdup said:

https://www.apexway.com.tw/blog-detail/common_wheel_loader_tire_size/

Thanks Les, I saw that article and its still confusing.
The pic below shows the tire that I'm looking to size. If what it shows, and what I've read previously is true, then the diameter of the there should be 23.5", and the width should be 25.
However looking at the pic its clear to see that the width is not greater than the height. Thus my confusion.

After thinking about the size, I realize that the 23.5 has to be the height of the sidewall, because these tires are massive, but the article doesn't say that.

Edited October 4, 2024 by MeatMan

[stitchdup]

1 minute ago, MeatMan said:

Thanks Les, I saw that article and its still confusing.
The pic below shows the tire that I'm looking to size. If what it shows, and what I've read previously is true, then the diameter of the there should be 23.5", and the width should be 25.
However looking at the pic its clear to see that the width is not greater than the height. Thus my confusion. What am I missing?

the tyre would be measured to the seat of the bead so being industrial there could be 3 inches behind the rim

[stitchdup]

also, it said there were interchangable sizes and the size you are looking at was one of the sizes

[MeatMan]

1 minute ago, stitchdup said:

also, it said there were interchangable sizes and the size you are looking at was one of the sizes

Yes, I saw that, not quite sure what that means. But that tire is close to 4 feet tall, way more than 23.5". In my updated reply I figured that the 23.5 has to be the sidewall height, but I can't say for sure.

[MeatMan]

After digging deeper, I think these go by tractor tire and skip loader specs, which are tire width, then rim diameter. Making it 23.5" wide with a 25" rim.

[Lownslow]

23.5 wide, 25 radius. Heavy equipment tires get goofy because its international

 

Edited October 5, 2024 by Lownslow

[MeatMan]

10 hours ago, Lownslow said:

23.5 wide, 25 radius. Heavy equipment tires get goofy because its international

 

Thanks much Frank!