Tires vs. Tracks 

John Deere or Case? Ford or Chevy? Tire or tracks?  After decades of discussion, farmers still disagree over the appropriate answers to these questions. While we won’t weigh in on Deere vs. Case or Ford vs. Chevrolet, we do have an opinion (although it might be a bit biased) about the superiority of tires to tracks and we’re pretty sure that, after reading this, you’ll agree that tires are equal to or exceed tracks in performance, while costing substantially less.  

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.

With vicious winter storms still making headlines this season, Alliance Tire Group is launching its Alliance 551 Multiuse Professional, a steel-belted radial designed for modified front-wheel-drive assist (MFWA) tractors operating in snow and ice.

Putting Your Farm Tire's Best Foot(print) Forward 

The expanding size and power of today’s tractors, the heightened awareness of soil compaction, and increasingly unpredictable field conditions are just a few of the factors that have led farmers to focus on the footprint of their ag tires more than ever before. Keep reading to make sure you’re putting your best foot(print) forward.

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, Inc. (ATA) has introduced a 10-year workmanship and materials warranty on its specific farm radial steel-belted tires. One of the longest warranty periods being offered in the sector so far, this comprehensive policy covers SKUs across ATA’s Alliance, Galaxy, Primex and other brands applicable to Tractor, Agricultural-Transport, Fronts, Implements, Harvester, Row Crop and Sprayer tires.

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.