ATG Celebrates an Excellent 2019 

For many of the sectors we serve, 2019 was tough. Wild weather and trade disputes made for a challenging year in ag, a tight labor market and increasing material costs put construction customers to the test, and changes in exporting recyclable materials and massive forest fires affected those working in material handling and forestry. However, despite the numerous obstacles to overcome, 2019 was a year of successes for ATG. Here are just a few highlights from the last year.

Topics: Alliance Tires, Galaxy Tires, Primex Tires, Farm Tires, Blog, agricultural tires, IF/VF Tires, Alliance, Farming, Forestry, turf tires, forestry tires

Choosing an Application-Specific Skid Steer Tread Pattern 

Today’s skid steers work in a wide range of conditions, encountering everything from rock, mud, and sand to gravel, asphalt, and concrete. One thing that remains the same no matter the surface is the need to minimize spinning, maximize traction, and increase longevity. There’s no better way to accomplish all of these outcomes than with application-specific skid steer tires. Whether you’re looking for traction, speed, or durability—or some other attribute—ATG has a skid steer tire for you.

Topics: Galaxy Tires, Beefy Baby, Muddy Buddy, Skid Steer Tires, Galaxy Hulk, Blog, Galaxy Yardmaster SDS, Solid Tires, Mighty Mow, Galaxy Radial tire, turf tires

Tips for Selecting a Zero-Turn Mower Tire

If you work in groundskeeping, landscaping, or on a golf course, you’re probably very familiar with zero-turn mowers. Thanks to zero-turn mowers' outstanding steering and the speed at which they operate, they’re one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in the aforementioned industries. Since tires are what connect your mower to the turf, equipping your zero-turn mower with the right tires can result in a machine that is more efficient and productive while also offering superior turf protection.

Topics: Galaxy Tires, Blog, Mighty Mow, Mighty Mow TS, turf tires, zero-turn mower tires

Pick the Perfect Compact Tractor Tire 

Compact tractors are growing in popularity. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) December 2018 U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report, the sales of under-40 HP tractors has risen 9.2%, building on a 9% increase the year prior (and an all-time high of 158,237 units sold). With more and more of these machines on the market, it’s imperative to understand the three types of tires—R-4, R-3, and R-1—compact tractors are generally equipped with, as well as our game-changing multipurpose Galaxy Garden Pro MPC, and how to choose the correct tire for your application.

Topics: Galaxy Tires, Beefy Baby, Blog, Tractor tires, Mighty Mow TS, turf tires, R-4 tire, R-3 tire, R-1 tire, Galaxy Garden Pro

The Galaxy Garden Pro Tire Line is Expanding 

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. (YOHTA) announced that it is continuing to expand its Galaxy Garden Pro line of tires. Specifically built for compact tractors operating on turf, soft soil and grasses, and for roading on hard surfaces and even snow, the Garden Pro has a unique multipurpose tread pattern and radial construction to maximize performance, longevity and rider comfort.

Topics: Farm Tires, Press Release, Alliance News, turf tires, Galaxy Garden Pro, Compact Tractor Tires