Agricultural Tyres – TyrePlus Darra Tyres, Brisbane

Should Brisbane’s farmers buy radial ply agricultural tyres?

Kevin Wood — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 03:24:47 +0000

Comparing bias ply with radial ply for your farm application Since the development of radial tyres in the 1970s and 1980s, radial tyres are the norm on most vehicles. They provide a smoother drive, with greater traction offering shorter braking distances and improved safety performance. However, for several reasons, agricultural tyres were left behind, with […]

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The perils of over or underinflating agricultural tyres

Kevin Wood — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:29:58 +0000

How to work with the optimum footprint in all conditions Agricultural tyre pressure is one of the most important factors in getting the best from your tractor and other farming vehicles. Many operators run their agricultural tyres with the wrong inflation. In this blog post, I’ll examine the consequences of getting the air pressure wrong […]

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Agricultural tyres – how do you choose the best for Queensland farms?

Kevin Wood — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:26:01 +0000

Know your tyres to cut costs and maximise productivity Agricultural tyres are work horses – like your tractor. They are also big investments – like your tractor. Unlike your tractor, tyres have remained pretty much the same for a hundred years and more. While the shape of tractors has changed markedly, agricultural wheels are still […]

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To ballast or not to ballast – what’s best for your agricultural tyres?

Kevin Wood — Mon, 22 May 2017 08:29:35 +0000

Should you ballast your tractor tyres, and what is best to do so? You may add fluids to your agricultural tyres for extra traction and to lower the centre of gravity of your vehicle. If your tyres slip on wet surfaces, adding some fluid should help to improve agricultural tyre performance. Reasons to ballast agricultural […]

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7 tips to improve performance of agricultural tyres

Kevin Wood — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:14:27 +0000

How to keep your agricultural tyres in peak condition Your agricultural tyres are some of your most valuable assets. And some of the most expensive. If you neglect your tyre tractor check, you could compromise safety, performance, and increase your costs. A few basic precautions and checks are all you need to prolong tyre life. […]

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