Like an architect who first of all works on drawings and on the choice of materials for a building, Michelin® Group engineers and technicians first design the structure of the tire using high-tech resources and software. Simulation software enables them to work on the structure of an agricultural tire and on the contact effects between the tread and the ground. It is a progressive system which checks the state of the product manufactured at every stage against the customer's requirements.
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Agricultural tires
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Michelin Ultraflex
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The issueThe key to economic success: the best possible crop yield !
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How does it work?An innovative, long-lasting, flexible tire to support heavy loads at lower pressure.
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The advantagesSave time and fuel, preserve the soil and increase your agricultural yield!
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The tiresMichelin® YieldBib, Michelin® XeoBib, Michelin® SprayBib, Michelin® CerexBib and Michelin® AxioBib : Michelin Ultra flex Technologies tires for every use, at each stage in the growing cycle.
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Choosing
Choosing
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Find a dealerWherever you may be, locate the Michelin retailer closest to you.
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Find the right tireFollow the guide! In one minute, find the right tire that best corresponds to your farm and your pocketbook.
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Why buy a MICHELIN® agricultural tire ?Because Michelin is the only brand that makes agricultural tires your everyday allies...
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Calculate the right pressureMaximize your efficiency by setting the right pressure of your tires.
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Innovating
Innovating
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Tires in the world of agricultureAgricultural tires – an essential factor to increase your agricultural productivity, respect your soil and face the changes in the world of farming.
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Radial vs. Bias technologyRadial tire technology has clearly shown its benefits in the farming world. Compared with biastechnology, Radial technology helps to reduce compaction and increases machine traction capability.
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Research and developmentThe user is at the core of our tire design process.
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Proof of performanceA good tire can change everything.To see for yourself, check out the rigorous tests set up by our experts.
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Tire manufacturingRigor and quality at every stage of manufacturing to ensure top performance.
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Research and development
Design and development
The Michelin® Group designs and develops high-tech agricultural tires tailored to your needs and expectations. A tire only satisfies needs if it allows you to conquer your everyday challenges.
The user is at the core of our design process. Visual
Identification of these needs in terms of performance and product gives rise to specifications which form the basis for the tire development process.
1- Simulation
2- Prototype
Once the architecture has been determined, a tire prototype is produced.
3- Tests
We conduct real-condition tests in our test centers and in fields. These tests are set up and conducted by engineers and technicians or by independent experts. They check whether the new agricultural tire meets the ever-demanding needs of users in terms of: soil compaction, fuel consumption, long service life, behavior on soft/hard ground, safety, etc.
4- Placements
As soon as a product has passed our testing, they are placed with farmers and monitored. Thanks to our sales teams throughout the world, we can choose the most demanding conditions of use to ensure that our products meet your needs to improve your productivity.
The main performance aspects monitored are:
- Tread rolling resistance to damage from hard, dry ground
- Resistance to “Stubble damage” (damage to treads by corn, soya, sunflower and sugar cane stubble, etc.)
- Sidewall damage resistance
- Tire service life
- Type of wear on tire tread
5- Launch
The tire is brought to market if we have proof from the user that their needs are met by tire performance. The Michelin® CerexBib tire, for example, has been placed with users – we would like to invite you to listen to their accounts.
Research centers
The Michelin® Group has test, research and technology centers throughout the world. Their mission is to design, develop and test technological innovations by linking product and process. Their technical and scientific competency is evident in the tires you use every day.
These resources are applied for all Michelin tire ranges. Thus, Michelin® teams are constantly innovating in terms of agricultural tires and are developing exclusive technologies in this field.
Agricultural tires are developed and tested in the Michelin Group’s largest Technology Center in Ladoux, France. Take a look into this highly regarded center by visiting the website below: http://ladoux.michelin.com.
MICHELIN® has a very large test center in Almeria, Spain, which has the benefit of exceptional weather conditions: Europe’s lowest rainfall and stable temperatures. All key aspects of agricultural tire performance are tested there in very severe conditions.
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