Titan to debut expanded line of R-1W row crop tires at National Farm Machinery Show 2018
Goodyear® OPTITRAC line to include 12 new sizes
DES MOINES, Iowa — Titan International (Titan) is pleased to announce the expansion of its flagship tire line — the Goodyear® OPTITRAC — to include a total of 12 new row crop tire options in its proven radial R-1W design.
“Our product offering is already incredibly extensive, but what we’re doing with this expansion is ensuring our most popular R-1W line is available in every size to meet the front and rear needs for every MFWD row crop configuration in the industry,” said Scott Sloan, agricultural product manager for Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires. “We’ve also undergone an extensive industry pricing analysis to ensure that each size is priced competitively. Never has our R-1W row crop offering been more attractive.”
The Goodyear OPTITRAC line features the most modern tread design in the industry, with a 45-degree multi-angle pattern that outperforms standard 45-degree dual-angle, as well as traditional 23-degree patterns in many respects. With more overlap in lugs toward the center, the OPTITRAC design results in better ride quality, less vibration and faster road speeds while maintaining excellent traction and side-hill stability in the field.
The OPTITRAC line also features a larger footprint than many R-1W lines for added traction and reduced compaction, as well as a 9.5 percent plus-up in load carrying capacity at speeds of 25 mph and 5 percent plus-up in load capacity at 30 mph when compared to standard R-1W lines.
With this line expansion, the OPTITRAC family now includes approximately 90 sizes for a range of applications. The newly added row crop sizes include: 420/85R28, 380/85R30, 420/90R30, 380/85R34, 420/85R34, 380/80R38, 460/85R38, 480/80R42, 520/85R42, 480/80R46, 520/85R46 and 480/80R50.
For more information on the expanded R-1W lineups from Titan, visit www.titan-intl.com.
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies and undercarriage products. Headquartered in Quincy, Illinois, the company produces a broad range of products to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer markets. In the United States, the company produces two distinct tire brands — Goodyear® Farm Tires and Titan Tires.
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