Goodyear Farm Tires, part of Titan International, has been granted European ECE accreditation for the LSW1400/30R46, possibly largest commercially available ag tire in the world.
Designed for the largest-scale vehicles in farming, the LSW1400/30R46 is available in the Custom Flo Grip tread pattern and particularly excels when utilized in wet and muddy conditions due to its maximum traction and flotation credentials.
At the heart of the tire’s benefits is Titan’s Low Sidewall (LSW) Technology. Featuring a larger rim diameter and smaller sidewall than a conventional tire, LSW tires possess excellent flotation properties, enabling easier travel on wet soil as well as reduced power hop and greater stability which minimizes road lope.
Natalie Dukes, marketing manager for Goodyear Farm Tires Europe, said: “We are delighted to have received accreditation for one of the jewels in the crown of our range. The LSWs are a true flagship of the Goodyear Farm Tires offering and to have approval for the European market for the biggest tire of them all is great news.
Those farmers who have the machinery to utilize the LSW1400/30R46 will see a long list of benefits, with the size and scale of the tire combining with LSW technology.
With our new LST Development Centre opening in France two years ago and another string being added to the bow for the European range, distributors and customers now have access to our innovative products.”
The LSW assemblies have been a huge success for farmers across the world. Operating at up to 40 per cent lower inflation pressures than standard tires, they provide increased crop yield thanks to reduced soil compaction. Combined with the deep R-2 tread, the Custom Flo Grip tread and LSW design provide an ideal balance of flotation and traction by spreading machine weight across a wider footprint to help prevent sinking and soil damage.
Despite their wider footprint and lower operating pressures, LSW tires offer strong, consistent traction, helping balance soil health with the pulling power required for today’s large-scale agricultural operations.
