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In my role as the National Agriculture Product Manager for Alliance Tire Group, one of the most frequent questions I receive is how to pick the perfect set of tires for a tractor. With so many different technologies, tread patterns, and features available on today’s tires, in addition to a whole host of other variables, it’s easy to see how customers can get bogged down when searching through a company’s catalogue. However, over the years, I’ve developed a simple process for finding just the right tractor tire for you. Lawn Tractor Tires What are you trying to accomplish? Quite often, customers are replacing the tires on their machine in an effort to fix a trait that they are dissatisfied with; for example, they want to increase traction, minimize soil compaction, or enhance roadability—which is why my first question is always, “what are you trying to accomplish by equipping your tractor with new tires?” With just the knowledge of the customer’s desired end result, I can normally whitt

  Preventative Maintenance Helps Farm Tires Last Longer Ag tires are built tough—they need to be to handle the numerous challenges they encounter on the farm, from transferring equipment horsepower to the ground to pulling tillage equipment and carrying massive loads of seed, spray, and commodities. The durability and ruggedness of the best ag tires can make it easy to overlook the demands placed on them, but devoting time to tire maintenance can pay off, especially when you consider that the price of a single tire can run hundreds or thousands of dollars. A little preventative maintenance can go a long way to ensuring the long service life of your tire. Below are seven tips for making the most out of your investment in  agricultural and farm tires . Longer Lasting Ag Tires 1. Inflation Pressure Ensuring your ag tires are inflated properly is one of the best things you can do for your tires and a simple tire pressure gauge is one of the best investments you can make on the farm. Overin

   Understanding Tractor Tire Tread Terminology Tractors are used for a variety of tasks and work in all types of terrain—from farming and landscaping to snow removal and maintaining small acreages. Helping tractors maximize their efficiency and productivity are tires featuring different types of tread, each uniquely engineered to deliver optimal performance in particular applications and conditions. Why Choose an Application-Specific Tire Tread? There are numerous reasons to choose an application-specific tire. For example, they can improve the performance of your T by providing it with the attributes you value most, such as traction, ride quality, fuel efficiency, and impact on the ground. Another great reason to choose application-specific tires is that matching the tire tread to the terrain in which it will operate is a simple way to increase tire life. R-1/R-1W (Ag) Tires R-1/R-1W tires are also known as agricultural or ag tires. As their name implies, they’re commonly found on th

  Treading forward in Agriculture The world of agriculture has started taking the centre stage when it comes to being a major contributor in the economic development of a country. The constant rise in global population has resulted in higher demands in food supplies and in turn higher yields from the limited available farmland. To keep up with the ever increasing need and rise in technology, the equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are bringing more and more machines which are technologically advanced, higher in speed, horsepower and heavier in nature. Moving in line with this growth and technological advancement in the agricultural sector, the tire technology is going through constant evolution to fulfil the needs and keep up with the demands of modern farm equipment. As your machines grow bigger and heavier, the need for the right set of tires become imperative. Do you know why? Because a wrong decision while choosing the right tires for your equipment can have major implications on your b