Machinery
We have a tractor that needs rear tires. Currently has Firestone Deep treads and they are shot. We priced Michelin Agri-Bib and one dealer was trying to sell us Some Alliance tires which he claimed were made by BF Goodrich??? They are about $600 less than the Michelin’s. I know the Michelin’s will hold up, but know nothing about Alliance. Anybody running them? We have another tractor with 3 year old Firestones and I’m really not impressed.
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Trelloborg tire would be my first choice as they are a high speed tire with good side wall and less money compared to Michelin.Bkt is also a good choice but not as durable as the other two mentioned here.Alliance will be fairly good but not a common choice in my area.
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We've had a set of Alliance tires on our 125 hp tractor. Granted, this tractor mainly does planting and cultivating, nothing heavy duty, but the tires have been on about 8 years and seem to be holding up well.
I do remember the tire man saying he probably wouldn't recommend these tires for constant high torque jobs (e.g. primary tillage) but they're great for medium duty. That advice may have ap...
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Alliance is a division of Yokohama. Haven’t run their Ag tires, but do use Yokohama on pickups and semi and have been pleased