Tractor Tire Buying Guide

If you need to replace old tires or want to upgrade your current ones, it helps to know the various options available. Below, we cover some key considerations to make when buying tractor tires.

1. Pick a Type of Tractor Tire

There are a few common categories of tractor tires. Narrowing your search to one category will help you instantly remove a large number of choices.

Agricultural (R-1) tractor tires are the standard for dry land farming. With lugs designed at deep angles, they deliver a good amount of grip.

Wet turf (R-2) tractor tires can more effectively navigate slick surfaces. Industries such as rice paddy farming rely on this model a lot.

Turf (R-3) tractor tires are a general-purpose model. They offer adequate traction on shifting terrains (such as sand or gravel) and offer the least impact on the ground.

Industrial (R-4) tractor tires are made with interwoven tread and lug design, which boosts their traction. Due to their large size, they may not fit all types of tractors.

2. Pick Between Bias Ply and Radial Tires

Bias ply tractor tires are more sturdy. As a result, they are more resistant to wear and can last for a longer period of time.

Radial tractor tires offer a more smooth riding experience. They also impact the ground less, which is helpful for those wanting to reduce the effect on the soil or grass.

3. Pick the Front Tractor Tire Option

It can sometimes be advantageous to use a different type of tire on the front wheels. The F-1 option, for example, gives better steering control. The F-2M option, on the other hand, is best for tractors hauling heavy loads on hard terrain.

For more information or to explore tractors for sale, visit Cliff Jones Mahindra Tractor. Our dealership is based in Sealy, Texas, and we also serve those in Houston and Victoria.