Concept
Basic premise of improving yields with Ag tires is linked to more fully disbursing weight of equipment, reducing tire ground pressure, thus decreasing soil compaction. Methodology to more fully disburse equipment weight is increasing tire(s) footprint.
Footprint = Surface area of tire in contact with the ground. Below is basic detail on how to increase tire footprint…..same basic methodology to increase traction and reduce fuel consumption:
Bias to Radial
IF VF Low Air Pressure
Flotation
Duals
Triples
Bias to Radial
Radial is superior to Bias as enables larger footprint, providing improved traction, fuel economy, and better yield by reducing soil compaction.
IF & VF Low Air Pressure Technology
Compared to Standard Radial, IF & VF lower air pressure tires increase footprint, providing improved traction, fuel economy, and better yield by reducing soil compaction.
Michelin Spraybib VF380/90R46 Sidewall Shown
IF = Improved Flexion. Tires have same weight carrying capacity using approximately 20% less air pressure than standard radial.
VF = Very High Flexion. Tires have same weight carrying capacity using approximately 40% less air pressure than standard radial.
How do IF VF tires carry same load with less air pressure?
IF VF high technology sidewalls carry more load than standard tires.
Flotation
Flotation tires have wider section widths than standard tires to improve traction, fuel economy, and improve yield by reducing soil compaction. In wet conditions, flotation tires may enable equipment to work without getting stuck.
Duals
Duals are defined as 2 tires on each side of axle, or 4 tires per axle. Duals, compared to single tire of same size, improve traction and yield by reducing soil compaction.
Triples
Triples are defined as three tires on each side of axle, or 6 tires per axle. Triples, compared to duals of same size, improve traction and yield by reducing soil compaction.
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