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title: Yokohama-Off-Highway Tires | The Official Tire News Source of Yokohama-Off-Highway Tires America Inc. | Steve Vandegrift
description: Steve started his career in the tire business as a warehouse delivery driver and now is a walking encyclopedia in industrial, forestry and ag tires. He serves as Product Manager for Alliance Tire Americas.
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## AboutSteve Vandegrift

Steve started his career in the tire business as a warehouse delivery driver and now is a walking encyclopedia in industrial, forestry and ag tires. He serves as Product Manager for Alliance Tire Americas.

 Posted by [Steve Vandegrift](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/author/steve-vandegrift)

 Jun 11, 2015 11:45:00 AM 

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## [Where Only the Toughest Dare Tread—the Solid Skid Steer Tire](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/where-only-the-toughest-dare-tread-the-solid-skid-steer-tire)

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[Galaxy](http://atgtire.com/GalaxyPrimex.aspx) is known worldwide for some of the toughest, most productive skid steer tires on the market. Tires like the Beefy Baby III and the Hulk—built with rugged compounds, tough treads, reinforced sidewalls and protective bead guards to deliver long service life in some of the most punishing work environments on earth.

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 Topics: [Galaxy Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/galaxy-tires), [Skid Steer Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/skid-steer-tires)

 Posted by [Steve Vandegrift](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/author/steve-vandegrift)

 Apr 8, 2015 2:00:00 PM 

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## [Healthy Crops Start Now…During Spring Fieldwork](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/healthy-crops-start-now-during-spring-fieldwork)

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# Spring (Fieldwork) Has Sprung

After this year’s long, unpredictable winter, there are a couple of things we can expect as tractors, spreaders and sprayers start rolling over the next few weeks. 

The first thing, especially east of the Missouri River, is mud.

The second thing, at any farm, fertilizer plant or elevator, is unrelenting pressure to cover as many acres as possible. Fast.

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