It is, in practice, possible to fit tracks to most tyre types, however certain tyres are better suited to tracks. The ideal tyre has a smoother, less aggressive tread pattern, with slightly rounded shoulders. The tyre should have steel reinforcement within the carcass and be of heavy ply rating. The tyre must be crossply construction. Radial tyres are generally unsuitable for tracks, the exception being the Nokian Forest Rider radial range of tyres.
It should also be noted that some tyre rubber compounds are not suited to steel tracks. If in doubt, please consult the tyre manufacturer.
Tracks can only be fitted to machines with fixed wheel centre bogeys. Tracks cannot be fitted to machines with independent wheel suspension as found on some models of dump trucks.