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Why are so many farmers using Firestone flotation tires on their combines?
As combines continue to get bigger, so does the problem of soil compaction. By some estimates, the yield losses resulting from compaction can run $10 or more per acre. As a result, a growing number of farmers across the country have started to replace the regular tires on their combines with Firestone flotation tires. Because of the tires' super-wide footprint and low inflation pressure, "floats" help reduce rutting and soil compaction caused by today's larger combines. In fact, a recent two-year study conducted by Ohio State University showed that on a combine, Firestone's 68x50.00-32 Flotation 23° caused less soil compaction than singles, duals and rubber half tracks. For more information, order a free flotation tire video and brochure.
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