"Don't Make This Silly Mistake With Your Agricultural Tyres"
"Agricultural Tyres Penrith, Tyres Penrith (650+ words)"
[ "Don't Make This Silly Mistake With Your Agricultural TyresI've been testing agricultural tyres for over 35 years. During that time, I've come across many different brands and types, each claiming to be the one for me! Let's face it. When you're farming long hours every day, your equipment is pretty essential. So choosing the right type of tyre becomes even more crucial. But there's so much information out there, so many claims by tyre manufacturers... How do you know which ones are telling the truth?We here at the Agricultural Review trust our reviews and articles because we ONLY write about items and services we can back up with solid experience. We don't like waffling on about things we can't prove... So in this test, I'm going to tell you the absolute truth about agricultural tyresWhy Agricultural Tyres Are DifferentFirst of all - let's get one thing straight. Not ALL tyres are designed for harsh conditions! Agri-tires are specialmore robust than your average car tyre. They're made from different materials and raised to specific performance standards. For example - car tyres usually have 6mm thread depth (tread pattern depth). But an agri-tyre is likely to have 12mm or more!;Why? Well, there you go ... Agri-tyres HAVE TO be knobbly so they grip on muddy fields. And they HAVE TO be 'tough' so that they don't puncture easilyAgri-tyres also have deep grooves to channel water away or sometimes just extra cut resistance rubber to protect the tyre against sharp, rusty objects.Agricultural Tyre ConstructionBUT - agricultural tyres are not JUST made differently than car Agricultural Tyres Penrith! They're also often built with different sub-components too For example - farming requires tough sidewalls but at the same time, you need high levels of comfort and less rolling resistance... If you've ever had an agricultural tyre with low profile sidewalls then you'll know what I mean - it's like running on rocks! That's why some agri-tyres have high profile sidewallsOthers have interlocking belts in the tyre carcass itself to help prevent punctures. And some are 'bias' tyres, with the tough but supple casing, while others are 'radial' tyres that use design principles taken from car tyres.The Type Of Tyre You Need Depends On What You Do With ItWe're glad that agricultural tyres are specialised because it means you get much better performance! However, that also means that no one tyre type or size suits everything... For example, if you pick out a set of 500/70-20 agri-tyres for your Fendt 830, they won't work very well on your MF 6490!You'll run out of steering and the Agricultural Tyres Penrith would be dangerous in a sudden emergency stop. And, your Fendt might not even have enough ground clearance to fit them.Here's A Quick Rule Of Thumb To Save Money...I know what you're thinking... I can't spend too much on my Tyres Penrith because I don't do that many miles with my machine. If that sounds like you then here's a quick rule of thumb: I've seen farmers save 60% on tyre costs by using a bigger size than they thought they'd need. For example, if your current tyres are 50/80-18s, all you need is a set of 520/85-24s instead! You get better performance from being one size up, but you'll only pay for the capacity that your machine needsWhat About The 32 Inch Tyre?Okay so now we know what agricultural tyres are and how they work - doesn't mean I don't get asked about them from time to time! I'm talking about those massive 32-inch tyres you see on customised tractors. Honestly, if your combine gets a 'gripping' problem, it might be worth thinking about raising the tyre size to give better tractionBut just be careful because a larger diameter tyre will have more rolling resistance and lower fuel economy. So you can end up using MORE fuel, just by going one size bigger!If You Want To Know More...If you want to learn more about the different agricultural tyre types, why they're built differently and which ones are best suited for your machine... Then come on down to our showroom in Swindon. Our salesman will be happy to talk all things 'agri' with you! We'll even let you borrow some catalogues so that you can check out all the options before making your choice. Oh - and if anyone knows anything about 32-inch tyres then it's us! So drop in or give us a call, because it might be worth knowing when planning your next tractor purchaseThat's all for today folks - good luck with whatever machines you've got! And I hope this helped..." ]