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.

The Alliance Agriflex+ 881—a new, all-steel VF (very high-flexion) radial tire for today's heaviest towed agricultural implements, rated for road speeds up to 40 mph—broadens the line of high-performance VF tires from Alliance Tire America. The Agriflex+ product line uses extremely flexible sidewall technology to improve the load-carrying capacity and reduce soil compaction. The VF tires designated as Alliance Agriflex+ radials can carry as much of a load as a conventional radial tire at 40 percent less inflation pressure, reducing soil compaction force by about 40 percent.

Working in the Field 

It’s hard to believe that we released our innovative Alliance Agri Star II tire just six months ago. Blending the fantastic performance and the low total cost of ownership we've developed a reputation for, it’s no wonder that we’re already seeing so many of these tires on the farm and in the field. Accompanying many of those tires is our sales team, helping dealers and customers alike to set up their equipment and maximize their return on Alliance tires.

Olivier Hubrecht: Our Ironman

Odds are you won’t play in a foursome with Tiger Woods or race on the same track as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., but there is one sport where everyday athletes line up next to the world’s best: triathlon, and more specifically Ironman. Despite sharing a course, the motivation of Ironman’s elite contrasts with those of weekend warriors—competitors at the front jostle for wins and prize money, while the majority of participants are competing only against themselves. Just finishing the grueling race is a satisfying result for many. 

What Makes an Ag Tire Excellent?

The life of an ag tire is demanding. Farm equipment is getting bigger, more powerful, and faster—tasking tires with carrying huge loads, transferring massive amounts of horsepower, and traveling at high speeds. Additionally, today’s farm equipment spends an increasing amount of time on harsh, heat-inducing roads (heat is the number one enemy of tires) and must contend with tough stalks left behind by modern, super-resilient crops. 

Given the numerous challenges facing farm tires, the question raised is: what makes a good ag tire?

Grader, Loader, and Earth Mover Tires 

Today’s construction sites are home to a wide array of specialized machinery, with each piece of equipment designed to handle the unique challenges facing it. Similarly, the tires for specialized construction equipment are also engineered to stand up to the distinct demands placed on them—after all, a dump truck carrying heavy loads at high speeds has different needs than a grader traveling at slow speeds.