The combination of Goodyear Optitrac LSW1000/40R32 fronts and LSW1100/45R46 rears offers years of proven performance in the aftermarket, demonstrating significant traction, flotation, and ride quality benefits over a traditional row crop dual setup — all at a comparable price to duals.

Scott Sloan, agricultural product manager for Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires, said:

“This flotation LSW setup has been incredibly popular for years in the aftermarket with growers running John Deere MFWD tractors — and we’re happy that the demand from growers and years of extensive field testing have led to John Deere making this in-demand setup available direct from the factory. More than half of growers rarely need to run their tractors between the rows post-emergence, and for them — this LSW Super Single setup should be the clear choice to help reduce soil compaction, increase yield and improve performance in any field conditions.”

Duals Versus Super Singles

A common traditional row crop setup on John Deere MFWD tractors would be 380/80R38 dual fronts and 480/80R50 dual rears — resulting in a total contact area of 2,368 inches.

By switching to the newly available Goodyear LSW Super Single setup, the result is a total contact area of 3,644 inches.

Results of the Switch

• 53 percent improvement in total contact area — providing superior flotation thanks to the weight of the tractor being spread over a larger footprint.
• 6-inch reduction in overall roading width — allowing for easier transport and improved turn radius.

Growers Agree

Years of proven aftermarket performance in a range of applications show the benefits of switching to a Super Single LSW setup on John Deere MFWD tractors. A few examples include:

• Wisconsin Dragline Manure Operation Gains Traction with LSW on John Deere 8285R
• Mississippi Grower Gets in the Field Faster with LSW on John Deere 8285R
• California Vegetable Grower Switches from Tracks to Tires on John Deere 8360R

New 10-Year Warranty

All radial Goodyear Farm Tires — including the Super Single LSW tires available from John Deere — now come with the industry’s leading warranty, which includes:

• 10-year coverage for tire workmanship and material with a prorated refund based on years in service and percentage wear
• 2-year, no-cost replacement as part of the workmanship and materials coverage when the tire is less than 25 percent worn (mounting and service included)
• New 2-year field hazard protection plan
• 3-year stubble damage protection plan

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Scott Sloan, ag products manager for Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires says:

“In many cases, we’re seeing people using R-1W tires in applications that would be much better off with an R-1. That’s a big reason why we’ve undergone such a significant expansion of our Optitorque line and added scraper warranty coverage. We are leading the way in new large metric R-1 sizes which include, 680, 710 and 800 section width tires that are more suitable for scraper applications resulting in higher performance and prolonged tire life.”

Low Sidewall Technology (LSW) benefits 

The new Optitorque LSW800/55R46 serves as an alternative to the standard 800/70R38 size. The LSW design helps dampen and avoid the effects of power hop that are common in high-torque applications such as pulling scrapers, helping keep the pan level. LSW tires also allow for running at up to 40 percent lower inflation pressures than standard tires, thereby reducing soil compaction.

 New four-year scraper warranty 

The expanded warranty coverage for the Optitorque R-1 line doesn’t have the exclusions of scraper use that are common to many farm tire brands. The limited warranty applies to conditions in workmanship and materials over four years, with coverage as follows:

• 12 months – 80% credit

• 24 months – 60% credit

• 36 months – 40% credit

• 48 months – 20% credit

The full Optitorque line 

The latest LSW800/55R46 addition adds to the growing list of Optitorque R-1 size options ranging from section widths as narrow as 230 mm, all the way up to the industry’s largest — VF1050/50R32CFO. The Optitorque features a wide lug base for smooth roading and less rutting in fields; a wide footprint for reduced ground pressure and soil compaction; and a large nose and shoulder design to reduce vibration on the road and promote stability.

Source: Titan International

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