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What others said about the traction Demonstration:
Nearly 50 observers attended the Firestone vs. Michelin traction demonstration.
DEAN MANTHE, DeForest, WI, Manthe Grain Farms
“We’ve used Firestone tires on our farm for 25 years and always liked the traction. You would think Michelin’s deeper bar wouldn’t slip as much. I thought there was a difference before – this demonstration reassured me.”
DOUG YELK, Marshall, WI, Yelk Farms, LLP
“It was a fair and balanced demonstration – I was picked to ride in one of the tractors to monitor the RPM. I was surprised at the difference in the outcome. The 37 feet is a significant difference in time and fuel.”
MIKE EARHART, Cedar Rapids, IA, GCR TIre*
“I was surprised that the deeper bar on the Michelin didn’t offset Firestone’s R-1 bar with the 23° angle. I now have an answer for those who question the “deeper bar” difference. I don’t know how anyone could have made the demonstration more fair.”
TOM SANDBOTHE, Griswold, IA, Sandbothe Firestone*
“I sell Michelin, Titan® and Goodyear® tires as well as Firestone. This demonstration convinced me that the 23° bar makes a difference. Michelin tested their tires in wet soil conditions, but in normal soils like we saw, it doesn’t compete as well.”
*Firestone Certified Farm Tire Dealer
