AG TIRE TALK KEY TAKEAWAYS MAXAM: "Tire tread squirm is a phenomenon that occurs when excessive movement of the tread blocks or lugs results in irregular wear, loss of traction, higher slip rates with increased fuel consumption, or...
AG Tire Talk Key Takeaways MICHELIN: "Reading a Michelin Agricultural Tire Load/Speed Inflation Table is essential for optimizing tire performance, safety, longevity, efficiency and even maximizing yield." ALLIANCE: "Knowing...
QUESTION Why are air pressure requirements different for Free Rolling, Low Torque, and High Torque Applications, why are VF Single Tires allowed minimum inflation of 12 psi, whereas Duals/Triples are allowed minimum inflation...
AG TIRE TALK KEY TAKEAWAYS MAXAM: "The biggest driver of combine-harvester tire choices will be dictated by the type of crop and farming practices." Yokohama TWS: "Small grain crops stems are weaker reducing the possibility to damage...
PROPER BALLAST Fuel Savings BKT USA, Inc. Dave Paulk: Manager Field Technical Services Ballast The correct amount of wheel/tire ballast is important for a tractor because it helps to transfer the power from the tractor to the...
AG TIRE TALK KEY TAKEAWAYS BKT "...it’s only a matter of time before tire sensors and/or RFID tags are used in agriculture." GRI "...the main reason we need them (sensors), especially on high horsepower tractors, is that monitoring air...