Editor's Note: This article from the Ag Tire Talk asks the major agriculture tire manufacturers what they see as the top ag tire trends for 2023. Their responses are as follows.
BKT: “With heavier equipment and road use more prevalent, small implement tires are now being designed using radial technology to carry heavier weights at highway speeds (30-45 mph).”MAXAM: “As more farmers or growers adopt radial solutions, we are likely to see market shift towards more tractive designs closer to the I-2 or I-3 tread types.” MICHELIN: “Directional Implement Tire Tread Designs help the tire to remain cool and slows the rate of wear by creating flex and limiting flex in very specific areas of the rubber.”TRELLEBORG: “Steel belts are used under the tread as part of the casing. This strengthens the casing to last longer and also flattens the tread face and makes a wider footprint, improving tire wear and vehicle stability.” Michelin AgDavid Graden: Global Account Manager – AgricultureIncreasing Tire Demands As a result of growing farm sizes, producers are finding it necessary to spend more time on the road between plots of land. Extended roading can cause heat to build up, creating breakdown of rubber compounds that can ultimately lead to a shorter tire life span.Directional Tread Designs To help alleviate this issue, tire manufacturers are designing implement tires with directional tread designs. This helps the tire to remain cool and slows the rate of wear by creating flex and limiting flex in very specific areas of the rubber. As an added bonus, engineered tread designs also add stability on slopes and stubble protection where it is needed most.Michelin prides itself on designing tire treads to clean out mud quickly. Not only does this reduce the amount of debris on the road, but it also significantly improves tractive capacity for those tires in powered positions.Michelin TrailXBibRelated Content
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