The 23° Tread Bar Advantage

The tire traction differential illustrated in the Tread-to-Tread Traction Demonstration is a direct result of the pulling-power advantage of the Firestone 23° R-1 tire compared with the Michelin Agribib R-1W tire, which features a 45-degree tread bar angle.

The 23° tread design offers these advantages:

  • More tread bars are packed into the working tire’s footprint
  • The lower angle of the tread bars delivers more grip and 15% better ground contact than 45-degree bars
  • The 23° tread bar wears more evenly, lasts longer and offers a smoother ride

Bottom line: The increased traction from the 23° bar helps maximize horsepower, which means farm operators can expect to save both time and fuel in the field.

Compare the difference

  • More tread bars working per footprint
  • Lower 23° angle has less slip


COMPARE THE DIFFERENCE
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