McLaren Industries

McLaren Industries is best known for over-the-tire tracks and solid skid steer tires, the parts that decide how your machine behaves on soft ground, scrap, and demolition debris. Over-the-tire tracks bolt over the tires you already run to spread weight and add traction in mud, snow, and sand. Solid and flat-proof tires give up some ride comfort in exchange for running through rebar, glass, and concrete without downtime for a flat. McLaren also builds a range of additional skid steer attachments, all of which are in the range below. Match the track pattern to your ground conditions and the tire to your rim size and load rating, and call us with your machine and tire size if you want the fit confirmed.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are over-the-tire tracks and when do you need them?

They're steel and rubber tracks that install over your existing wheels and tires, converting a wheeled skid steer into something closer to a track machine for the
duration of a job. They spread the machine's weight over more surface area, which cuts rutting on turf and keeps you moving in mud, snow, and sand. They come off
again when you're back on pavement, so you aren't committed the way you are with a dedicated track loader.

Are solid tires worth it over pneumatic?

It depends on the surface you work. Solid and flat-proof tires can't puncture, so on demolition, scrap, and recycling sites where rebar and glass are constant, they
eliminate downtime that pneumatic tires can't survive. The trade-offs are a harsher ride, more vibration through the machine, and a higher price up front. For
landscaping and general dirt work, pneumatic tires usually remain the better value.

Will over-the-tire tracks fit my skid steer?

Fit is driven by your tire size and wheel configuration, not just the machine model, so two identical loaders on different tires can need different tracks. You'll need the
tire size off the sidewall and your machine's make and model to size a set correctly. Send us both and we'll confirm before you order, since tracks that are wrong for
the tire either won't tension properly or will throw.

What's the difference between the track patterns?

Pattern determines where the track performs. Straight-bar and diamond patterns bite hard in mud and loose soil and clean themselves reasonably well. Smoother,
more closed patterns spread load better and are gentler on finished surfaces and turf. If most of your work is one type of ground, pick for that; if you split time between
mud and finished lots, look at the middle-of-the-road patterns rather than the aggressive ones.


Do over-the-tire tracks damage my tires or machine?

Not if they're sized and tensioned correctly. Tracks that are too loose shift and wear the tire sidewalls; tracks that are too tight load the axles and bearings. Follow the
manufacturer's tensioning instructions, check tension periodically during the first few hours, and avoid high-speed travel on hard pavement, which accelerates wear on
both the tracks and the drivetrain.