Ag vs. Industrial tire strengths

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

I saw a new tire JD has, they are calling it a R3 radial.

Good looking tire mounted to a tractor

 

[Timm250]

If you want maximum traction (without the use of tire chains) go with R1 radial ply tires. Just don't look at the sidewall bulge.

For even more traction, less bulge & better puncture resistance look at R1W radials. BKT & Goodyear are both good .

 

[Oldoak]

I agree, and anything to eliminate tire chains is a very good thing. They are a pain to put on, and often keep on.

I never understood the tire bulge thing: just wind 60 PSI into the tires and the problem goes away.

Never bothered me either. Just that I see people here complaining about tire bulge like it was a sign of weakness or an under rated tire, which it is not. Although depending upon the terrain and field conditions as well as use in the woods, bulging sidewalls could be more susceptible to sidewall bruising or possibly even puncture.

60 PSI in the rear tires may be fine for you, but not all rear tractor tires are rated for that high of pressure. Certainly not recommend in my owners manual. Also you can actually lower the traction capabilities with too high of pressure.

 

[mikester]

Still in the research process for a new tractor for our mountain, farm, & client properties. Are Ag or Industrial tires tougher / stronger? When do you recommend filling them vs. not filling them? Pros/cons? Thanks!

Tire ply is the measure of �toughness because more plies mean you can run heavier loads. An 8-ply R1 should be as tough or carry as much load as an R4. A 10-ply R4 will carry more load than the 8-Ply R1.

What are you planning to load your tires with? Foam? Calcium Chloride? Beet juice? Each has its pros and cons.

 

[BrokenTrack]

Never bothered me either. Just that I see people here complaining about tire bulge like it was a sign of weakness or an under rated tire, which it is not. Although depending upon the terrain and field conditions as well as use in the woods, bulging sidewalls could be more susceptible to sidewall bruising or possibly even puncture.

60 PSI in the rear tires may be fine for you, but not all rear tractor tires are rated for that high of pressure. Certainly not recommend in my owners manual. Also you can actually lower the traction capabilities with too high of pressure.

Yeah that is all true for sure. It really depends on what a person is doing.

One of those things where a person cannot really "recommend it", but I have run 60 pounds for 2600 hours thus far though without an issue on my tractor, and it is on less than stellar rims. They actually rusted out around the leaking calcium chloride filled tires (with tubes), so I took some steel, patched the rim back to sound metal, ground everything down smooth, then put new tubes on, and reloaded the tires. The dealership wanted $2000, and I was able to get the same result for $150. ($50 for the tube, $10 for the steel, and $15 for the calcium chloride per tire).

 

[Wolfy]

The problem with bulging tires is when you turn and the bead pops loose.

 

[jbrumberg]

^^^^^^^^^ Not good.

I have tubed ugly looking cracked front tire 6 ply R1's that still are working. I keep the tires at max recommended pressure. The sidewalls are still not too bad. I am hoping they make it to "Spring." UV degradation and inconsistent use are not helping.