R-1 or R-1W: TIRE MANUFACTURER’S ANSWER
Titan International, Inc. (Manufacturer of Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires) Scott Sloan: Ag Product Manager / Global LSW In the ag industry traction tires are classified by the depth of tread using the nomenclature R-1, R-1W. This industry standard allows tire manufactures to work within the...
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Titan International, Inc. (Manufacturer of Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires) Scott Sloan: Ag Product Manager / Global LSW Cyclic Field Operation or CFO designation applies to IF tires. Per the Tire and Rim Association, the cyclic service is intended for use on a vehicle with a minimal requirement for...
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Ag Tire Size Options: RCI Chart
Wondering which Ag tire size options will work on your equipment? Use the Rolling Circumference Index (RCI) Chart! How It Works Rolling Circumference Index Chart, or RCI Chart categorizes farm tires in accordance with overall diameter / rolling circumference along with section width / row spacing....
Wondering which Ag tire size options will work on your equipment? Use the Rolling Circumference Index (RCI) Chart! How It Works Rolling Circumference Index Chart, or RCI Chart categorizes farm tires in accordance with overall diameter / rolling circumference along with section width / row spacing....