Gillette in Campbell County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Industrial Tires
| | Energy Equipment Exhibit | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2022
1. Industrial Tires Marker
Built by Bridgestone
Weight 8,400 lbs.
Size 40:00-57
1991 cost $13,000
Height 12 ft.
Width 4 ft.
This tire was used on Unit Rig trucks to haul soil and coal in local coal mines. Each tire can carry a 137,500 lb. load. The tire is a 60 bias ply, off road, tubeless tire with extra tred. In 1991 this was the largest tire in the world.
Donated by: Cobre Tire
Erected by Energy Equipment Exhibit of the High Plains Technology Center at Cam-Plex.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.
Location. 44° 17.047′ N, 105° 26.837′ W. Marker is in Gillette, Wyoming, in Campbell County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Garner Lake Road and Martingale Drive, on the left when traveling south. The marker and tire are in the Cam-Plex Energy Equipment Exhibit at Gillette Energy Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 891 South Garner Lake Road, Gillette WY 82718, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. It is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pulling Unit (a few steps from this marker); Sundial and Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Drill (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal Shovel Bucket (within shouting distance of this marker); Unit Rig Truck (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine 5802 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Worthington Generator Units (about 400 feet away); Caterpillar (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gillette.
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2022
2. Industrial Tires Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2022
3. Bridgestone 12-foot Industrial Tire
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
