Mud.

There is a surprising variety to mud. Wet-sloppy brown mud, extra-slippery red clay, and boot sucking gray muck. When I was young and lived out in the county, I would wander our 5 acres from field to forest, but when it had rained (which this was Washington so it always had rained) you had to step more carefully. One day, my mom had just purchased new boots for me, so I just had to go tromping about in the rain to test them out, right? It took about three minutes before I had sunk one boot so deep in the mud it was up the lip and that grey, gooey mess had no intention of letting me pull the thing out. About a week later it was drier, so we were able to dig it out. Mud, it doesn’t mess around.

Tractor Tires

As a tractor owner you’re familiar with soil in all its forms. In any condition: dusty, sandy, muddy, or rocky you need the right tire for the situation at hand and here at BRIM Tractor we have experts to help guide you. The vast majority of tractors use one of three types of tires. While each type of tire has its own benefits, your tire selection will be based on what you plan to accomplish with your tractor. There is a fourth option that was recently launched (described below), but for subcompact and compact tractors, it is not widely used.

• R-1 Agricultural Tires – These tires tend to have the deepest treads and are used on tractors functioning in agricultural fields. The R-1 aggressive treads function well in loose dirt and mud, but they would rip up your lawn.
• R-3 Turf Tread Tires – They are primarily designed for use on tractors pulling finish mowers. With less aggressive treads than the R-1, the R-3 tires are best on turf and compacted fields and are less effective in mud and loose soil. R-3 tires are especially useful for mowing or work in dry areas.
• R-4 Industrial Tread Tires – These tires fall right in the middle between the R-1 Agricultural Tread and the R-3 Turf Tread tires. Because of their great durability, these tires are frequently used on construction sites. The R-4 are the most versatile tires; aggressive enough for small farms yet having the ability to work your lawn without ripping the turf. The R-4 is sufficient for a variety of terrains and is the most common tire used in subcompact and compact tractors.
• R-14 Crossover Tires – A new tire tread designed and developed by Titan International, the R-14 is a hybrid between the R-1 and R-4. This tire has heavy sidewalls and a tread deep enough for farming. Unlike the R-1 and the R-4 treads, the R-14 tread design includes centerline ribs. These are the high or raised sections of the tread pattern, giving your tractor a comfortable ride on paved surfaces.

Of course these are just the most common tractor tires, there is a wide range of specialty tires or vintage tire types that you may need for your tractor. Our dedicated and knowledgeable Parts Team can help you find the right tires and are just a call away. Call 1-866-699-2736 to get ahold of your local Parts Counter. Then, don’t get stuck in the mud switching your tires out or fixing a flat. BRIM’s Mobile Service Trucks can come to you – https://brimtractor.com/mobile_service/

When it comes to tires and tractors, BRIM can help you find the right tire for your tractor. When it comes to explaining to your mom how you lost one boot out in the fields… you’re on your own.