What is a flat plate measurement and how does it affect flotation, traction, and yield? Flat Plate describes the contact patch or footprint in square inches of AG Tire, as shown below: As discussed in "Better Yield" post, larger flat plate is important as...
With all the complexities associated with Modern Ag Tires, there is no way a blog can cover everything. Our commitment to you is that if you have an Ag Tire Question, we at Ag Tire Talk will provide an answer, drawing upon a team with over 68 years of tire business...
What is going on with Implement Ag Tires? Topic of discussion is changing I-1 Free rolling multi-rib tire that is used on variety of towed implements. Old vs. New For decades the Bias Ply constructed 9.5L-15, 11L-15 and 12.5L-15 I-1 tires were staples of the...
Concept Basic premise of better traction and reducing fuel is linked to increasing volume of pulling lugs on the ground and increasing tire(s) footprint. Footprint = Surface area of tire in contact with the ground. Below is basic detail on how to increase tire...
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...
VF480/95R50, VF480/80R50, and VF480/70R54....why are manufacturers offering so many aspect ratio options? Aspect Ratio Before we dig in, remember, Middle number of size = Aspect Ratio (% of sidewall height to section width) as shown below. See our Sidewall...