dynamic tire corporation galaxy ag radials
The Galaxy line of agricultural tires are imported from China and compete on price. The company says they compete on performance too. The Galaxy line features many farm tires, with the Galaxy Ag Radial R-1 tractor tire offering a highly versatile multi-angle design.
The Galaxy Ag Radial has a steep angle at the centre of the lug, which the company says provides long tread wear, exceptional mud clearing capability and smooth ride. The Galaxy Ag Radial also features “pads” between the lugs on the tire to act as mud breakers for improved self-cleaning.
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Galaxy says its ag radials are the equal of the major brands and they meet the standards demanded by North American farmers, yet are at least 20 per cent lower in cost than the big names.
www.dynamictire.com
titan/goodyear optitrac r-1 radials
Titan manufactures a range of agricultural tires including the Goodyear line. According to Titan, the Optitrac-W radial tire is designed to dig deep, yet it is gentle enough for the softest soils. The company also says the tire’s increased tread depth allows for improved traction and longer tread wear.
Titan characterizes the Optitrac R-1 W radial as “hard working.” This is backed up by the Optitrac’s reinforced bead area which gives the Optitrac the advantage of withstanding the forces generated by higher-torque applications and heavier vehicle loading.
Titan also says that its agricultural tires are designed to fit farm needs. Their optimized mould shape enhances driver comfort while muffling vibrfations in the vehicle cabin. The shape is also engineered to provide equal ground pressure distribution across the fully optimized footprint, resulting in excellent traction and good flotation.
www.titan-intl.com
firestone ad2 advanced deflection design radials
Firestone calls AD2 the latest in tractor tire technology. Advanced design allows the AD2 radial design to carry the same load at lower pressures — or heavier loads at the same pressure — compared to standard radial tractor tires.
The company says the new AD2 radials save time and fuel. The reduced inflation pressure or increased load results in increased sidewall deflection, which in turn results in a larger footprint compared to a standard equivalent-sized radial tires. This means the AD2 technology delivers improved traction, leading to less time in the field and reduced fuel consumption.
The AD2 technology is available in the Firestone radial line with the 23-degree tread design. According to Firestone, the 23-degree tread design has proven in extensive testing that it provides more traction than 45-degree bars on most North American soils.
www.firestonead2.com
Michelin agribib
Michelin has an extensive list of tire types in its agricultural lineup. Its Agribib tractor radial tire, for example, is a long-life tire with deep lugs and low slip, and the company says it is made of optimized rubber compounds to help reduce wear. The Agribib’s sharp vertical lug design allows it to retain traction even when it is 70 per cent worn.
Michelin’s swept-back 45-degree lug design contributes to a smooth road ride. As well, the Agribib has a strong but flexible sidewall that maximizes footprint length, meaning this tire puts more lugs in contact with the soil surface. Michelin uses an exclusive “self cleaning hinge” between the lugs, which ensures the tread stays free of mud for maximum pulling power in wet conditions.
Michelin says the Agribib gives excellent flotation, which translates into low soil compaction. The long footprint reduces the tire’s penetration into soft soil. Operators can use also ultra-low working pressure, which helps further reduce soil compaction and damage.
Michelin also produces the Spraybib tire design, which allows support for 14,330 lbs. at up to 40 mph while requiring 645 psi. This tire is increasingly popular for self-propelled sprayers.
www.michelinag.com
trelleborg wheel systems
Trelleborg offers a wide range of agricultural radial tires for tractors and combines and many other agricultural applications. According to the company, its strategy is to develop solutions and products by rapidly interpreting market needs.
An example is the Trelleborg TM 800, developed for high power tractors. The TM 800 is designed for excellent traction and superior load capability at high speeds, and it also offers a large flat plate or footprint with an excellent self-cleaning component after one revolution.
Trelleborg also says its focuses on tire structure. Its radial tractor tires feature ply cords that extend to the beads and are laid at 90 degrees to the centre-line of the tread, the carcass being stabilized by an essentially inextensible circumferential belt.
www.trelleborg.com