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.
