Titan International Inc. has introduced what it says is "the first-ever R-2 deep-tread tire in the world’s largest farm tire size - the LSW1400/30R46."
The tire, which is the latest addition to Titan's radial Goodyear Custom Flo Grip line, "is being brought to market to meet the growing demand for greater combine flotation and traction from growers in regions and applications that face incredibly wet field conditions," say Titan officials.
The tire debuted at the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show.
“Back in 2016, we introduced the world’s largest ag tire in our Goodyear OPTITRAC line, which is an R-1W tread," notes Scott Sloan, global ag/LSW product manager, Titan.
"The demand for that tire has since skyrocketed, but there are some applications that really should be running a deeper R-2 tread. We’ve been hearing from a lot of growers in the southeast, the Dakotas, southern Minnesota and elsewhere that they wanted an LSW1400 option in an R-2. We’re excited to now offer that. We think it’ll be a game changer for them.”
The LSW1400 features:
- 40% reduced inflation pressures, "which means significantly less soil compaction and field rutting, which inhibit yield;"
- Footprint improvement, "which spreads the already lower inflation pressures over a wider area to further reduce soil compaction and improve yield;"
- Improved traction by offering "significantly more power to the ground with the larger - but easier-on-the-soil - footprint;"
- Maximum road speeds thanks to Titan's Low Sidewall Technology (LSW) design, which dampens road lope and allows for roading "at full speeds, which can have a significant impact on productivity and profitability for custom harvesting operations, in particular."
The Goodyear Custom Flo Grip comes with a 10-year warranty that includes two-year no-cost replacement; two-year field hazard protection and three-year stubble damage protection.
The tire come sin nine sizes, ranging from VF580/85R42CFO up to the LSW1400/30R46
