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September 18, 2019 04:12 PM

Titan adds R-1 flotation sizes to Optitorque farm tire line

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    Titan International Inc.
    Titan International Inc. has expanded its Goodyear Optitorque farm tire line.

    DES MOINES, Iowa—Titan International Inc. has expanded its Goodyear Optitorque farm tire line with additional radial sizes that include new R-1 options for high horsepower tractors in arid farming regions; scraper applications; and sprayers, including large flotation options.

    "Up until now these larger flotation sizes have only been offered in an R-1W tread, a tire designed for wet field conditions that has 20 percent to 25 percent deeper lugs than R-1 tires," Scott Sloan, Titan's ag product manager, said. "We're seeing increased demand from original equipment manufacturers, dealers and customers in areas where an R-1 is more beneficial and cost-effective than an R-1W tire. We're excited to offer a solution for growers in these applications."

    The deeper lug of the R-1W can cause field damage when heavy equipment is operated in hard-pan soil conditions. This damage may include lug or cleat marks, disrupted soil and end-row ruts, according to Titan. Long transport runs may also cause premature wear to R-1W tires.

    Titan said the Optitorque R-1 tread pattern is better able to handle the demands of high-torque scraper applications on hard surfaces with less soil disruption.

    The Optitorque features a wide lug base for smoother roading and less rutting in fields; a wide footprint for reduced ground pressure and soil compaction; and a large nose and shoulder design to reduce vibration on the road and promote stability.

    Sizes include VF1000/50R25CFO and VF1050/50R32CFO sizes, with the expanded Optitorque lineup including: LSW710/65R46, VF1000/50R25CFO, VF1050/50R32CFO, 380/105R54, 380/80R38, 420/85R34, 480/80R50, 800/70R38, LSW680/50R46, LSW800/55R46, VF480/80R50 and LSW480/70R54.

    These additional sizes complement the existing lineup of sizes ranging from 230 millimeter to 750 millimeter section widths.

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