Knowledge Guide

Three years of research show that it pays to keep your tire pressures as low as possible in the field, which can translate to increased yields at harvest.

Adam Gurr of Agritruth Research discusses how controlled traffic farming has transformed the soil health on his farm as a permanent solution to soil compaction.

During its August 2023 Field Day, Michelin demonstrated that footprint is key when you want to squeeze every last drop of performance out of your tractor.

We teamed up with Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and AgRevival to show you how high tire pressure is impacting your soil health every time you drive across your fields.

You need to run your tires at the right air pressures if you want to stop yield loss from soil compaction and increase your farm’s profitability.

Your combine’s rear tires are more important than you might think. They can either help you float across the field or leave you sunk in the mud.

You’ll maximize the productivity of your payloader and protect your soil when you ditch its stock OTR tires and invest in a set of floater tires.

The right tires and air pressure can dramatically improve your sprayer’s performance in the field and down the road and can even increase your yields.

You’ll see higher profits from higher yields and lower fuel use when you keep your tire pressures as low as possible in the field.

Sudden tire failures on tractors or implements deflate your farm’s profitability and leave your operation at a standstill when it needs to be running at full speed.

New rubber for your farm’s largest machines may bring your farm a new level of productivity through increased yields and efficiency in the new year.

Be prepared for frustration if you equip your farm machines with tires that aren’t designed for the maximum load and speed they’ll be working under.

Avoid costly harvest downtime by swapping your combine's factory dolly duals for a set of our HD straddle duals—built to handle fall's toughest conditions.

If you need to order a custom agricultural wheel, it’s important to know the definition of several common wheel terms.

If you have a cracked combine wheel, NTS Tire Supply can repair it to keep you rolling. But it might be smarter to order a replacement wheel or upgrade your setup.

Radial tractor tires provide your farm with several advantages over older bias-ply tractor tires, including higher load capacities and longer wear.

Avoid a costly and time-consuming tire failure by taking a few minutes to review the health of your tractor tires. And don’t forget your implement tires, either.

The heaviest machines on your farm are causing yield-robbing soil compaction. Reclaim lost yields and productivity with smart ag tire strategies.

A central tire inflation system mounted on your manure tanker can help prevent compaction from taking root in your fields and affecting your farm’s productivity.

Tires aren’t just big, round, and rubber: They are an agronomy decision that can either support your operation’s profitability or undercut it at every turn.

Only buy used tractor tires from a trusted seller. Otherwise, that bargain tire you’ve bought might leave you flat when you need to be up and running.

While it’s true that tracks “float” better than tires, modern radial tires are better at protecting your fields from compaction when compared to tracks.

Because your tractor’s tires are its only link to the ground, you have to optimize their performance if you want to maximize your tractor’s fuel efficiency.

Think soil compaction isn’t an issue in agriculture today? Truth is, compaction is stealing a lot of dollars from operations just like yours.

Cut or punctured a tractor tire? These 3 types of vulcanized repairs can fix your farm tire. NTS Tire Supply has over 50 years experience with these repairs.

Get a grip on traction problems with these 5 strategies geared to your 4WD tractor.

New corn and soybean study explores the link between tire pressure and yield.

Battle pinch row compaction and reclaim lost yields with these 5 technologies.

Pull harder, fight compaction, and burn less fuel with a central tire inflation system.

Avoid yield-robbing compaction when you equip your sprayer with a central tire inflation system.

Sprayer duals can help you float through wet fields and save you time and fuel. Here's what you'll want to know before putting duals on your sprayer.

Answers to the top 10 questions farmers have about central tire inflation systems.

Boost your bottom line by fighting compaction with a PTG Central Tire Inflation System on your planter.

Fix power hop on your 4WD or MFWD tractor with NTS Tire Supply's proven formula and stop wasting time and money.

IF & VF radial tires crush compaction and boost your yields by putting a larger, longer footprint on the ground.

Take the pressure off your fields and boost your yields with a central tire inflation system.

Use our 4-Point Agricultural Track Inspection Checklist to prevent a costly harvest breakdown.

Use our 7-Point Farm Tire & Wheel Inspection Checklist to prevent a costly harvest breakdown.

Research has shown that soil compaction can slash yields by up to 15% in a single year with losses that continue for more than a decade. Here's how to stop it.

Do you want 100 percent of your engine’s power transmitted to pulling your implement? As it turns out—no. Having some slippage will actually make you MORE efficient.

Downtime and damaged tires kill your productivity. Use these tips to combat stubble damage and keep your operation rolling smoothly over your fields.

Should I use a tube in my tractor tire? Unless you’re outfitting vintage equipment, it’s best to go tubeless 99% of the time. Your tire must say "Tubeless"...

In 1935, about 85% of tractors rode on metal wheels. With a punishing ride and lots of slippage, metal-lugged tractor wheels were far from ideal...

You are flattening the structure of your soils and driving compaction beyond the point of recovery. Here's how you can stop it.

Which is better? Firestone's 23 degree tread design or the 45 degree lug angle? This guide will help you decide which tire to buy for your application.

Tracks are not always the solution for overcoming a wet growing season. Here are 5 things you can do with your tires to improve your flotation and reduce compaction.

When your farm equipment calls for replacement tires, there are certain times when good used tires are a better option than new.

What is the difference between an IF/VF radial tire and a standard radial tire? IF/VF tires can carry up to 20-40% more weight at the same air pressure or...

Reduce soil compaction and increase your tractor's performance and farm's yields with these 3 ag tire technologies.