Along with real-time monitoring of tire pressure and temperature, Continental’s scalable ContiConnect tire management tool enables fleet managers to monitor mileage, tread depth and location. Courtesy of Continental

In the harsh and demanding conditions of a mining operation, tires might not be seen as the star of innovation or technology, but ignoring their importance can come at a steep price. Tires are inherently critical in any mining operation because, without these properly functioning rubber components surrounding wheels, mining fleets would come to a halt.