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Implement tires not to be left by the wayside

There’s no question that proper tractor tire selection and care can greatly impact performance. Without the right tire at the right level of inflation, the operator will surely notice performance issues such as increased soil compaction, slippage and even loss in fuel efficiency.  As such, a diligent tractor owner makes a concerted effort to choose the right tractor tire and take good care of it. What many operators don’t realize, however, is the importance of selecting the right implement tires and the impact they can make on the operator’s bottom line.

Ask a group of farmers when was the last time they checked the inflation of their implement tires, and the majority of the responses will likely be, “When I had them installed.” Similarly, ask the group how they choose an implement tire replacement, and the answer will be a resounding, “Whatever is the cheapest.”

These days, farmers are traveling longer distances between fields, and any one of those farmers who has had a blown implement tire with 10 miles to go will certainly agree that proper implement tire selection and care is essential.

Because implement tires are used only for a couple of weeks out of the year, their care and selection may seem trivial to many farmers, but in farming, timing is everything, and if a farmer is experiencing downtime during those couple of weeks out of the year, the yield can be catastrophically affected. That’s why it is important for farmers to take a close look at what type of tire they put on their implements.

“One size does not fit all when it comes to implement tires,” says Bill Campbell, president of Titan Tire Corporation. “In order to increase one area of tire performance, you might have to sacrifice another. So, selecting the right tire comes down to how you plan on using it.”

Speed rating

The vast majority of implement tires are rated for 25 to 30 miles per hour. Yet, it’s becoming more common for larger implements such as balers to be towed behind a pickup truck or even a semi-tractor trailer. In this case, it’s crucial to select a highway-rated implement tire.

“If you take a 25-mile-per-hour tire out on the highway, you might not notice any immediate problems,” explains Campbell, “but by doing so, the tire can be damaged internally, increasing its chances of a premature failure down the line.

What size rims and tires will fit my 2003 honda Fit? - Honda Car ...

Im guessing your from south america. The Fit did not appear in the United States until 2006. From what I know hooking those little cars up They began production in 2001. All Models from 2001 to now are capable of fitting no bigger than 18 inch rims. I know that sounds like a joke but they really do fit. Most of the Sport Fits now come with 16 inch rims. So to answer your question 18s will fit 100%. 19s do NOT!

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