In farming and agricultural contracting, tractor-driven trailers have many uses in transporting produce, fodder, soil, silt, and other materials. What’s common for most transport is that loading or unloading often takes place on fields or other soft soil. This sets high demands on trailer tire stability, particularly on uneven ground.
TRACTOR TRAILER TIRES FOR CARRYING BIG LOADS
Today’s powerful tractors and large tipping trailers enable high loads of up to tens of tons when carrying sand, stone, or liquids. Carrying such weight on a soft field calls for flotation tires with good flotation properties and low surface pressure. Nokian Tyres CT is the ultimate tractor trailer tire for heavy-duty transport. It is an unparalleled trailer tire in endurance, load-bearing capacity, and puncture protection.
TRAILER TIRES FOR SOGGY FIELDS
Soil compression is not desirable, as damaged soil can reduce the crops and make the field more difficult to drive. Nokian Tyres ELS is a flotation trailer tire that carries heavy loads with minimal soil compression and has excellent properties on the field. If you drive more on the field than on the road, it is the trailer tire of choice. Nokian Tyres ELS, with its steel-belt structure, is designed for heavy machinery but also makes a good choice for other towed equipment, such as a tandem axle trailer.
IMPROVED STABILITY AND SAFETY
For a safe and smooth working day, a trailer operator appreciates stability behind the wheel. This improves the overall predictability of handling and loading when driving heavy machinery, such as a tractor. Nokian Tyres CT flotation tractor trailer tires have impressed many with their stability. The trailer stays put while loading thanks to its good lateral grip, which is unmatched by other flotation tractor tires. The tire’s asymmetric tread pattern lowers noise levels while driving. By choosing high-quality tractor trailer tires, you can ensure safety both in the field and on the road.
TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVE TIRES
Nowadays, trailer tires must perform even at relatively high road speeds while minimizing noise and vibration. Tractor trailer drive tires should give excellent traction on the roads as well as stability on the fields. The block-patterned Nokian Tyres Country King is the tire of choice when most of the driving takes place on the road. The tire’s low rolling resistance offers high-quality driving comfort and helps you reduce transport costs. Used in farming and municipal work, its reliability, grip, self-cleaning, and long service life have proven its value as a quality tractor trailer tire.
EFFICIENCY FOR EVERYDAY USE
While work on the field and farmyard includes the risk of sudden tire damage, use on the road can wear out tires faster than you would like. The Nokian Tyres CT trailer tires are famous for their legendary service life as well as protection against cuts and punctures. Road properties of the tires drastically increase the efficiency of on-road transports. The Nokian Tyres ELS trailer tires, on the other hand, can increase the efficiency of fieldwork with their advanced flotation features.
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED OPERATIONAL COSTS
With the right tire choice, you can reduce the costs associated with the daily use of heavy agricultural machinery. Fuel-efficient tread design and low rolling resistance contribute to decreased fuel consumption. Fuel efficiency is particularly important when operating with heavy loads. When the trailer is heavily loaded, the pressure on the tire’s footprint increases, expanding the contact area with the driving surface and improving carrying capacity. Using fuel-efficient tires makes operating with heavy loads more economical and environmentally friendly.
Investing in high-quality tires also translates to better mileage, making them a cost-effective choice. Nokian Tyres tractor trailer tires are built to last and perform in challenging and diverse conditions for years.
TIRE REPLACEMENT
Tire change is also an opportunity for an upgrade. Trailer properties can often be improved with tires that optimally support the job at hand. With carefully selected new trailer tires, you can enjoy more efficient working days, a lower cost of ownership with the increased service life as well as safety and comfort.
You can find all the standard tractor trailer tire sizes from our dealers. Each product’s specific tire size chart can be found in our technical manual. However, there are many factors to consider when choosing the right tire size, and your Nokian Tyres dealer will support you in finding a suitable replacement tire for your tractor trailer.
RADIAL TIRES VS BIAS TIRES
Depending on the performance and size, we can divide trailer tires into two essential categories: radial and bias tires. You should keep the same tire size and load range on all wheels of the trailer, and not mix between the two different trailer tires. However, out of these two types, radial tires are superior in agricultural use.
The radial tire has belts positioned at 90-degree angles in relation to the thread center line. These trailer tires maintain their round shape even when standing still for extended periods and have an outstanding service life. In comparison, a bias ply tire, or a diagonal tire, is constructed with belts positioned at 30-45 degree angles in relation to the thread center line.
If you are looking for a tractor trailer tire that performs at high speeds and reduces rolling resistance to achieve a smooth and secure ride, then radial tires are the right choice.
CHECKLIST FOR THE OPTIMAL TRACTOR TRAILER TIRE
- Excellent flotation to minimize damage to the surface
- High stability to reduce the swings of the trailer when driving
- Construction type - Choose radial tires for optimal performance
- Maximized load range for carrying sand, stone, liquid, or other heavy materials
- Remember to match your choice of tires with the weight capacity of your trailer
Our dealers will help you to choose the right tires for your equipment. Find your nearest Nokian Tyres dealer and ensure effective, comfortable, and cost-efficient operations with high-quality tractor trailer tires.
AGRICULTURAL TIRES FOR TRACTORS AND TRAILERS
Having the right kind of tires has a major impact on your workday performance. We collaborate closely with agricultural machinery manufacturers, giving us unique insights and enabling us to develop our products continuously. As a result, both our trailer and tractor tires meet the needs of challenging working conditions in the fast-changing agricultural field, both now and in the future.
Get to know the entire selection of heavy agricultural tires by Nokian Tyres. Download the technical tire manual and choose the correct tire for your trailer and other machines on the farm.
Please remember that it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure their tires are safe and suitable for their vehicle and to follow the vehicle’s manufacturer´s guidelines for proper use and maintenance. Consult your closest Nokian Tyres dealer or your vehicle’s manufacturer for specific advice.
