Tips from MICHELIN

In order to reach maximum yields, it is essential to take care of soil and minimise soil compaction and formation of grooves from machinery tyres. Seeds do not germinate in grooves, besides, grooves accumulate water, and water stagnation causes plant diseases. Moreover, grooves serve as additional ‘steps’, which farm machines have to overcome wasting fuel and time.

Tip #1. The MICHELIN radial tyres versus the conventional bias tyres.

Invented by Michelin in 1946, radial tyres have undergone a revolutionary improvement. Michelin is constantly looking for efficient solutions cooperating with the world’s leading farm machinery manufacturers.

Radial tyres

Bias tyres

The structure is based on flexible sidewalls with radially arranged cord plies. The steel breaker is used to stabilise the protector, therefore, the sidewalls are independent of the protector.

The structure is based on a conventional carcass and a belt made of two or more crossed layers. The protector and the sidewalls are interdependent. The crossed plies form a thin layer, less flexible and more sensitive to overheating.

Sidewall deflection is not transferred to the protector. Large and constant ground contact area. Insignificant cross-slip. Optimal power transmission and, as a result, less soil damage.

Each deflection of the sidewall is transferred to the protector. It leads to significant alternation of the ground contact area. The tyre has less contact with the ground, which results in power transmission loss and an aggressive impact on the soil.

Due to the flexibility of the sidewalls, the tyre absorbs shocks and impacts and dampens ground roughness.

The rigid carcass prevents the tyre from absorbing ground roughness. As a result, the operator feels all shocks and impacts.

Tip #2. Wider tyres — lower pressure

Having the same external diameter, rolling circumference and load capacity, the regular tyres come short of performance.

On average, the pressure in MICHELIN OMNIBIB and MICHELIN MULTIBIB tyres is at least 20% lower than in MICHELIN AGRIBIB (regular); and the pressure in MICHELIN MACHXBIB is 38% lower.

Tip #3. Choose MICHELIN ULTRAFLEX tyres.

MICHELIN ULTRAFLEX technology preserves the soil structure and fertility and ensures optimum air and water circulation.

MICHELIN AXIOBIB for tractors over 220 hp

You can count on maximum performance of your machinery. The AXIOBIB tyres ensure 20% higher loading capacity compared to regular types. Wider contact area reduces wheel track formation as well as soil packing.

‘Good ground contact minimises wheel slip risk, saves working time and reduces fuel consumption', says Sergey Tikhomirov, Head of Spare Parts Department of AgroCentre-Holding. ‘The reinforced carcass ensures a longer service life.’

MICHELIN XEOBIB for tractors from 80 to 220 hp

Soil preparation, the key stage of the agricultural season, is performed when the soil is moist and loose and requires careful conditioning.

The XEOBIB tyres with the maximum pressure of 1 bar ensure optimum load distribution. In comparison with regular tyres, they increase loading capacity by 40% under constant pressure.

MICHELIN SPRAYBIB for sprayers

These tyres are designed for high-capacity self-propelled sprayers with big tanks. They also increase the loading capacity by 40%, and the ground contact area — by 16% compared to the conventional technology.

‘Improved steering control of the MICHELIN SPRAYBIB facilitates field work even in the most complicated conditions’, says Sergey Tikhomirov. ‘Moreover, they guarantee transport speed up to 65 km/h.’

MICHELIN CEREXBIB for harvesters

Besides protecting soil and increasing yields, the MICHELIN CEREXBIB tyres also optimise future yields! They are very reliable, with front axle loading capacity increased by 20% and rear axle loading capacity — by 40%.

‘The tyres significantly increase the draft on slopes, since more cleats have contact with the ground’, says Sergey Tikhomirov. ‘Another important feature is that a harvester equipped with the MICHELIN CEREXBIB tyres is able to pass through narrower parts of the road than a similar one equipped with regular tyres.’