Titan debuts Goodyear Optitrac R+ for agricultural applications

Jan. 1, 2020
Titan Goodyear Farm Tires has expanded its Optitrac line of radial farm tires with the introduction of the new Goodyear Optitrac R+.
Titan Goodyear Farm Tires has expanded its Optitrac line of radial farm tires with the introduction of the new Goodyear Optitrac R+.

It provides additional traction and load capacity and is rated for higher transport speeds than standard R-1 tires, according to Jeff Vasichek, Titan’s vice president of sales and marketing.

“We designed the Optitrac R+ with performance in mind,” says Vasichek.

“Borrowing technology from Goodyear’s aircraft tires, the new materials and the new bead design used in its construction make for a strong-carcass tire ideal for use with today’s high-powered tractors,” he reports.

Available in five sizes – 600/70R30, 620/75R30, 650/85R38, 710/70R42 and 710/75R42 – its high aspect ratios allow the tire to carry a 23 percent heavier load (ranging from 7,850 to 15,200 pounds) than a standard R-1W tire at the same inflation, according to Vasichek.

The new tire can carry the maximum load of an R-1W at an inflation pressure of 6 psi lower, providing enhanced flotation and helping to reduce compaction in the field. It is also an effective alternative to IF and VF tire technology, he says.

 

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With 25 percent deeper lugs than a conventional R-1 tire, the R+ helps convert torque into 10 percent more traction. The design promotes longer tread life and is rated for transport speeds of up to 40 mph, he adds.

A self-cleaning, 45-degree-angle tread action and improved mold and shape creates a smoother ride in the field and on the road, reducing operator fatigue. The tires are ideal for heavy, wet soil conditions and are available in extra-wide flotation sizes for superior traction, says Vasichek.

For more information, visit www.titan- intl.com.

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