How to Buy New Forestry Tires

Forestry tires are a line of tires made specifically for vehicles that drive in wooded areas. Individuals in the logging and forestry industries typically require these tires for their vehicles. Forestry tires offer more traction to help drivers to get through difficult terrain. Review the specifications before you buy new forestry tires to make sure they are appropriate for your industry and vehicle type.

Instructions

1. Determine the tire size that you need. You'll need to know multiple measurements to buy new forestry tires. This includes rim width, overall width, overall diameter and rolling circumference. All of these measurements will be taken in inches.

2. Find retailers that sell new forestry tires. One of the most well known manufacturers of forestry tires is Firestone's Agricultural Division. For more brands, check out the Forestry tires website. This company has forestry tires from Continental, Nokian and Firestone.

3. Choose Forestry tires with angled tread bars. Angled tread bars offer better traction when used for off-road driving. Traditionally, a 23-degree angle for the tread bars is sufficient for more vehicles.

4. View the load index for the Forestry tires. You will be given a load number for each Forestry tire you consider. The load number is the maximum weight in tons or pounds that the tire can handle.

5. Retrieve the ply rating. The ply rating is the number that will be printed on the sidewall of the Forestry tires. This rating reflects the tire's ability to contain air pressure. The higher the number, the more pressure and load size can be withstood by the tire.

References

• Firestone Agricultural Division

Resources

• Forestry Tires