Bringing Radial Tires to Backhoes 

Though it’s not yet a common sight to see backhoes and other construction equipment riding on radial tires in North America, in places like Europe they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to the many benefits they provide, including:

• Longer tire life
• Better suited to travel long distances 
• Greater puncture resistance in the tread area 
• More traction 
• Increased equipment productivity 
• Superior ride and improved operator comfort

How Tractor Tires Hookup 

An ag tire’s ability to deliver traction has a large influence on its performance—whether it’s helping pull a field cultivator through tight soils or putting a big tractor’s 500-hp to the ground, a tire’s ability to deliver traction is of the utmost importance to farmers. Because of this, manufacturers spend millions of dollars to engineer tires that can generate forces in the field and on the road without slipping. No single part of a tire is responsible for delivering traction; rather, it’s a combination of parts working together to deliver maximum performance. 

Why Warranties Matter When Choosing Farm Tires

There’s a lot to consider when buying new farm tires. For example, do you need the tires to help you achieve a goal like lowering soil compaction, improving roadability, or increasing traction? Or, will the tires operate in specific conditions, such as on hillsides or in muddy soil? Another characteristic to contemplate is the quality of a company’s warranty. A tire manufacturer’s warranty is an indicator of the confidence they have in their ag tires and provides purchasers with protection if a tire fails to meet a producer’s promised performance. 

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

Alliance Tire Americas, the American distribution arm for Alliance Tire Group (ATG) and its Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brand tires, is pleased to announce that Brian Gibbs has joined the company in the role of Chief Financial Officer at its U.S. headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

How to Make Skid Steer Tires Last Longer 

From moving material on the construction site to pushing manure on the farm to working with waste in recycling centers, we ask a lot of our skid steers—and their tires. Since tires are one of the major operating expenses for skid steers—behind fuel—smart owners and operators take steps to improve tire life as a way to cut costs and grow profits.