The right tires for the job

Benefits include better traction, less compaction and better fuel efficiency

Whether it’s for tractors, combines, sprayers or other equipment, choosing the right tires is a critical decision that depends on conditions on your farm.

Start at the beginning

Selection should begin when new machinery is being ordered. The most important factors are equipment weights and what the machine will be used for. Producers need to know the final configuration to ensure they have the right tires for the job.
“When you are adding things like bin extensions it changes the weight of the vehicle and potential load weights. Now the tires that were rated for the original piece of equipment and load may not continue to serve the needs as more equipment and weight is added,” says Mike Pantaleo, Customer Engineering Support, Michelin North America Inc. “And you may not see the same benefits for soil compaction, fuel efficiency, etc.”

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