Titan International, Inc. Debuts New Tread Design on the World's Largest Farm Tire
February 15, 2023 at 02:45 am IST
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Titan International, Inc. (Titan) is introducing the first-ever R-2 deep-tread tire in the world's largest farm tire size the LSW1400/30R46. This latest addition to the 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. Titan is debuting the new tire at National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) 2023 on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023.
Custom Flo Grip versus alternatives: The LSW1400 serves as a better-performing replacement to smaller singles (such as a 900/60R32), as well as to standard factory duals (such as 520/85R42) in the front combine position. The LSW1400 will provide: 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 the Low Sidewall Technology® (LSW®) design, which dampens road lope. LSW allows for roading at full speeds, which can have a significant impact on productivity and profitability for custom harvesting operations, in particular.
Titan International, Inc. is a global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. The Company's segments include agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer. Its agricultural wheels, tires, and components are manufactured for use on various agricultural equipment. The earthmoving/construction segment manufactures wheels, tires, and undercarriage systems and components for various types of off-the-road (OTR) earthmoving, mining, military, construction, and forestry equipment, including skid steers and aerial lifts. The consumer segment manufactures bias truck tires in Latin America and light truck tires in Russia. The Company also offers select products for ATVs, side-by-sides, rock climbers, turf, and lawn and garden. This segment also includes custom rubber stock mixing sales to a variety of OEMs in tangential industries. It manufactures and sells certain tires under the Goodyear Farm Tire, Titan Tire and Voltyre-Prom Tire brands.