Quick and Easy Tips for Checking Your Farm Tres

It’s getting to be a busy time on farms all around the country and in Canada, with lots of activity happening in the lead-up to Spring planting. For many farmers, this is also the first time that tractors and other machinery and implements have left the barn since November. If you didn’t have time, or forgot to do so over the winter months, it’s a great idea to get in the habit of giving your tires a good thorough “going-over” before heading into the field for the first time. This simple annual practice could save you time, aggravation, and money.

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, is revving up its booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) with the launch of the Aeolus Ride Like the Wind sweepstakes. The Grand Prize winner, drawn in September of 2017, will walk away  with a new Indian Scout motorcycle—runners-up can win iPads and Yeti coolers.

The Biofuels Powering the Wood Product Industry

On March 21 this year, countries around the globe will celebrate International Day of Forests. Entering its fourth year, the purpose of International Day of Forests is to celebrate and raise awareness for the importance of our forests, and the theme of this year’s event is The Forest: Nature’s Powerhouse. The power of the woods is something we're acutely aware of; as wood-based fuels continue to become more efficient and powerful, they are increasingly seen as one of the next important sustainable energy sources. 

National Ag Day and the Distribution Chain 

On March 21, 2017, the United States will celebrate the people responsible for feeding the world’s seven billion people with National Ag Day. We know the hard work that goes into getting food from the farm to your table—and we’re proud to say our tires can be found every step of the way—in the fields of the country’s 2.2. million farms, on the pavement beneath the nation's 3.5 million truckers, and everywhere in between.

Why Earthmoving Equipment is Radializing 

As the construction industry continues to rebound in the wake of the Great Recession, problems such as rising labor costs and the need to develop employees mean that construction companies must maximize every dollar spent to remain profitable. Furthermore, confronted with a shortage of skilled labor, construction companies need to ensure they are getting the most out of their most valuable employees. These factors have all led to the rapid adoption of radial tires on today’s earthmoving equipment, to reduce downtime for busy crews and make the most out of their equipment investment.