Why the Biggest Tire Isn't Always the Best Tire 

The trend for agricultural machinery to become increasingly large and powerful might lead farmers to believe that bigger is always better. Though larger machines frequently lead to increases in overall productivity, having the biggest tires may, in fact, reduce the efficiency of your farm equipment. Recently, I helped a customer dispel the mistaken belief that “bigger is better” by outfitting their tractor with the tire size they needed to optimize performance and avoid the other pitfalls that could arise out of “over-tiring” your equipment.

Topics: Alliance Tires, Soil Compaction, Farm Tires, Agricultural Industry, Agricultural Tires, Agriculture, Farm Technology, IF/VF Tires, Tractor Tires, Farming, Alliance 372, Alliance AgriFlex, Tractor Tales

Learning an Unplanned Lesson About Tire Inflation 

“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” - Robert Burns

Topics: Soil Compaction, Farm Tires, Agricultural Industry, Agricultural Tires, Agriculture, Farming, Galaxy Radial Tires

Alliance and Primex Forestry Tires and the Future of the Forest

On April 10, 1872, the seeds of Arbor Day were sown in Nebraska, a state more commonly associated with prairies than forests, when J. Sterling Morton proposed the idea of a day dedicated to planting trees. A million trees were planted in that state on the first Arbor Day, and the success of the event led to the celebration of Arbor Day in all 50 states. However, when we discuss the topic of planting trees, our thoughts drift to the role delicate woodland soils and our tires play in the growth of trees.

Topics: Soil Compaction, Forestry Industry, LogStomper, Forestry, Logging, Primex LogStomper

Inflating Profits with Proper Tire Pressure 

Today’s agricultural machines are marvels of versatility—they can travel safely on the road, carry enormous weight, and work in the field while causing minimal soil compaction. However, often overlooked is how something as simple as tire pressure can affect everything from your equipment’s performance to your bottom line.

Topics: Alliance Tires, Soil Compaction, Farm Tires, Agricultural Industry, Alliance News, Agricultural Tires, Agriculture, IF/VF Tires, Farming, Tire Inflation

A Farm Twist on a Christmas Favorite 

‘Twas the night before harvest and all through the farm
There was no need to worry, no cause for alarm;
The hands were all fed and early to bed,
The weather looked as if full-steam ahead.

Topics: Soil Compaction, Agricultural Tires, Agriculture, Farming, Tire Inflation