POINTS TO CONSIDER

WHEEL
SYSTEMS  Type of tractor or machine ?
 2WD - drive tires need traction pattern, free rolling tires can use groove pattern
 MFWD - all tires need traction pattern, front and rear mechanical ratio is fixed by the vehicle
manufacturer and front and rear tyre dimensions have to follow certain ratio

 Horsepower ?
 Machine horsepower - high power tractors weigh more and can pull heavier loads and thus
require stronger and therefore larger dimension tires
 Frequency of use - larger but more expensive tires tend to provide better yield than less expensive
smaller tires which wear out faster
 Under-dimensioned tires will slip and do not allow maximum machine power to transfer to field
or road
 Over-dimensioned tires will not always perform at peak of their ability and cause drop in
efficiency
 However: Over- dimensioned tires >> under-dimensioned tires

 Current tyre and rim size ?

 Radial tires tend to be replaced with radials
 X Ply tyre can be replaced by X Ply or by more expensive but cost effective radial tires
 X Ply to radial size conversion is in databook
 Equivalent standard 85 and 70 series tires can normally be fitted on same rim width
 POINTS TO CONSIDER
WHEEL
SYSTEMS

 Predominant type of work ?

 Most tires can be used in a variety of applications but at risk of tremendous drop in efficiency and
increase in operating cost
 It is best to select the tyre that is best for the job
 Consult tire application map for best tyre option

 Implements used?
 Trailer, balers, spreaders, seeders, front or backhoe loaders
 Type of implements affect front and rear axle load through leverage effect (e.g. plough pulls rear
end of tractor down and increase rear tyre load considerably)

A PROPER DESCRIPTION OF THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

GOES A LONG WAY TO RECOMMEND “BEST” TYRE