The right agricultural tire depends on your equipment, application, load, operating speed and field conditions. Tractor, sprayer, harvester and implement tires may require different characteristics based on how and where the equipment is used. Start by identifying your equipment and tire size, then consider factors such as traction, soil protection, road use and load requirements.

Agricultural tire pressure should be based on the tire, load, speed and operating conditions rather than using one pressure for every situation. Using the appropriate pressure can help support traction, soil protection and tire performance. Michelin AgroPressure can help determine recommended pressures based on your specific equipment and operating conditions.

Agricultural tires can help reduce soil compaction by distributing the weight of equipment over a larger footprint. Technologies that allow tires to operate at lower inflation pressures can increase the contact area with the soil, helping limit ground pressure while maintaining the load-carrying capacity needed for agricultural equipment.

Field and road conditions place different demands on agricultural tires. Lower pressures may help increase the tire footprint for traction and soil protection in the field, while road travel may require different pressures based on load, speed and tire specifications. Central tire inflation systems can make it easier to adjust pressure as operating conditions change.

VF stands for Very High Flexion. VF agricultural tires are designed to carry the same load at a lower inflation pressure or a greater load at the same pressure compared with standard radial agricultural tires. This can help increase the tire footprint and support traction and soil protection.