Joanna James
While their value is often underrated, agriculture tires can last one several years if used correctly. The cost of replacing tires on agriculture vehicles is hardly insignificant so here are five ways to make sure you get the most out of tires and ensure their longevity at the same time.
Farmers and those who use agriculture vehicles should be aware of the various techniques used by mechanics to ensure their tyres last longer and work more efficiently. This includes adjusting tyre pressure while also looking into any issues the vehicle may have in misalignment as well as checking the lead. The front set of wheels of your vehicle is likely to show signs of wear and tear sooner than the back wheels and the main contributing factor to this are using the wrong lead amount. The front axle but always be properly synchronised with the back axel so that the lead is between 0 to 3%. This allows the vehicle to utilize its power more evenly.
Ill-fitting or badly adapted tyres cause soil compaction daily and this can cause the efficiency and the productivity of the vehicle to decrease over time to up to 50% in a few years. To optimize the yield one must adjust the tyres to suit the ground in which it will be operating in to cut back on compaction. There are three types of compaction all agriculture drivers must first identify to make these adjustments. Surface compaction is directly related to tyre pressure while deep compaction refers to carrying a load that's too heavy for the tractor. Using low-pressure tyres such as those made by GRI Tires among the various agriculture tractor tires for sale is a step in the right direction.
Heavy work which includes ploughing and harrowing can be hard on tyres and tests have shown that by reducing the depth of the work by 8cm can save fuel by 25% as well as the longevity of the tyres. While reducing the depth of the work is not always option farmers can use low-pressure VF tyres on such occasions and use other techniques such as working the soil regularly as opposed to a one-off ploughing session can do wonders to save your tyres from premature degradation.
Nothing can damage and cause unnecessary damage to tyres more than an overloaded vehicle as this can cause interior cracks, tyre deformation and soil compaction among other issues. Balancing the load so the weight is distributed evenly is crucial as the tractive force of every agriculture vehicle differs. A well-balanced load also improves soil preservation.
Using dual agricultural tyres of the same size and brand can double your productivity while also increasing traction. Duals can help carry larger loads and make it easier on the ground as the vehicle is less likely to encounter soil compaction.
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