World's largest agricultural tyre now coming to EU & UK
The largest agriculture tyre in the world has received the green light to be used on British and European soil.
Goodyear Farm Tires, part of Titan International, has been granted ECE accreditation for the largest commercially available agricultural tyre in the world.
Designed for the largest-scale vehicles in farming, this particular tyre is available in the Custom Flo Grip tread pattern and is said to particularly excel when utilised in wet and muddy conditions due to its traction and flotation credentials.
According to Goodyear, at the heart of the tyre’s benefits is Titan’s exclusive Low Sidewall (LSW) Technology.
Featuring a larger rim diameter and smaller sidewall than a conventional tyre, LSW tyres are said to possess exceptional flotation properties.
This therefore enables easier travel on wet soil as well as reduced power hop and greater stability which minimises road lope.
Marketing manager for Goodyear Farm Tires Europe, Natalie Dukes said: “We are delighted to have received accreditation for one of the jewels in the crown of our range.
“The LSWs are a true flagship of the Goodyear Farm Tires offering and to have approval for the European market for the biggest tyre of them all is fantastic news.
“Those farmers who have the machinery to utilise the LSW1400/30R46 [tyre] will see a long list of unrivalled benefits, with the size and scale of the tyre combining with the exceptional technology of the LSW.
“With our new Low Sidewall Technology Development Centre opening in France two years ago and another string being added to the bow for the European range, distributors and customers now have access to one of the most innovative products on the market.”
Goodyear claims that the LSW assemblies have been a huge success for farmers across the world.
Operating at up to 40% lower inflation pressures than standard tyres, the company says they provide increased crop yield thanks to reduced soil compaction.
Combined with the deep R-2 tread, the Custom Flo Grip tread and LSW design provide a balance of flotation and traction by spreading machine weight across a wider footprint to help prevent sinking and soil damage.
Despite their wider footprint and lower operating pressures, Goodyear has said that LSW tyres offer strong, consistent traction, helping farmers balance soil health with the pulling power required for today’s large-scale agricultural operations.
