Agricultural tyres on the road
More and more versions of agricultural tyres are being developed for specific applications. For instance, in recent years, various manufacturers have been developing so-called ‘road tyres’, which have ...
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Slip percentage of agricultural tyres
The less that agricultural tyres slip in the fields, the better it is for your soil. In addition, you save fuel because less energy is wasted. This article explains the theory of slipping and how you c...
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Is there a difference in tyres for farmers and agricultural contractors?
In the past, everything was clear: farmers had small tractors and trailers and agricultural contractors had large machines, which could be rented by farmers. They thus had different needs when it came ...
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Patterns and ridges on agricultural tyres
The contact surface of a tyre determines its traction when off the road. That is why most agricultural tyres feature ridges; they do all the work. But this is not the case for all tyre types. The purpo...
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Soil pressure and compaction: the theory
If the quality of soil is affected, this is referred to as soil compaction. This is something you must minimise because it means lower yields come harvest time. Using the right tyres in the right manne...
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15-inch agricultural tyres
This trailer tyre, which is better known as an implement tyre, is available in many different dimensions and profiles. The most in-demand version is the 15-inch agricultural tyre. In fact, it is 15.3 i...
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Barkley agriculture
Our in-house brand Barkley is excellent when it comes to agricultural tyres. You can always benefit from competitive prices, while getting the same (or higher) quality as other brands. This has allowed...
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Wide agricultural tyres
Your specific purpose and preferences will determine which wide agricultural tyres you need. The body of your machine also determines the ideal width of your tyre. Our agriculture expert Enno Schottert...
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Load index agricultural tyres
It is important for you to check whether you are using the right tyre for the weight in question, and whether you have used the right air pressure. This is where the load index comes into the picture f...
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Extra-wide pattern surface offers benefits
Standard, IF and VF tyres are common in the farming business. But IF and VF tyres (Increased Flexion and Very High Flexion respectively) are increasing in popularity. And there's a good reason for this...
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Nothing grows in tyre tracks
Soil compaction is an important term in the farming business. It’ is thus essential to pay attention to track forming (or soil compaction) because nothing grows in tyre tracks! However, IF and VF tyres...
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Solutions for difficult conditions
Modern combinations of tractors and agricultural machines continue to become heavier. However, this can cause many problems with poor site conditions. The vehicles will sink into the ground, the soil s...
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Tips for wheel mounting
You must take several essential factors into account when mounting (new) wheels. For instance, you must have a procedure for tightening bolts, which is based on a pre-determined sequence and particular...
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Mounting wheels
We possess a wealth of knowledge about wheels and tyres. And we are pleased to share it with you. For example, when it comes to wheel disks and mounting possibilities. Because this is quite a complex m...
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Transference ratio, rolling circumference and inter-axle ratio
When it comes to tractors with four-wheel drive, there is a close relationship between the dimensions of front and rear tyres.
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Protect your soil against compaction
Soil compaction; a term you will have encountered increasingly often in recent years. But what does it mean exactly? Our specialists will gladly provide an explanation!
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The ideal tyre pressure for your agricultural tyres
Tyre pressure. It sounds simple. And it is simple, as long as you know the ideal pressure for each situation. If tyre pressure is a little too high or too low, this can have a major impact on the work ...
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Reading tyres
Many details can be literally read from the tyre itself. For instance, the brand and size, but also specific technical information like the Load and Speed Index.
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Pressure control system for agricultural tyres
No matter which tyres you choose, it is always about finding the ideal balance between load per tyre in kg, speed in km/h and air pressure. Do you need lower tyre pressure in fields and a higher tyre p...
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Double-air assembly
Why should you opt for double air? Double air, which is also referred to as double assembly, involves spreading the load over several tyres, better spreading soil pressure and improving tractive force....
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IF, VF and CFO/CHO tyres for lower pressure
Various types of tyres are available that can help to reduce tyre pressure while still working with the same load. We have offered an overview and have explained the differences, so you can select the ...
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Load/Speed-Index for agricultural tyres
The load index of an agricultural tyre can be found on the side of the tyre and is always mentioned together with the speed index. The load index indicates how much weight the tyre is able to cope with...
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Conversion possibilities tractor tyres
There is a close relationship between the dimensions of front and rear tyres on four-wheel drive tractors. To maximise the potential of four-wheel drive, the rolling circumference of the front tyres mu...
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Custom made Agricultural wheels
If you want to order wheels with a fixed disc, we will need you to supply the details shown in the image opposite. Would you like to know more? Then please call one of our members of staff.
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Fitting agricultural tyres
A few very important safety and fitting guidelines must be complied with when replacing tractor tyres. It is an intensive job, so it would be wise to seek assistance from a (agricultural) tyre speciali...
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Flotation tyres: steel belted or nylon
One of the most important decisions when selecting flotation tyres, involves selecting an appropriate casing. The choice between steel belted and nylon casings is more important than deciding whether t...
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Prevent damage to agricultural and earth-moving tyres
The powerhouses of the tyre world - agricultural and earth-moving tyres - are pushed to their limits on a daily basis. In the same way as other tyres, unnecessary damage to these tyres can be prevented...
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Tyre pressure for agricultural tyres
One of the biggest challenges faced by agricultural vehicles involves changing loads placed on tyres when driving on different types of surfaces. Which tyre pressure or particular type of tyre should b...
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It's all about the rim
Heuver Tyrewholesale not only specialises in tyres for trucks, trailers, OTR machines and agricultural equipment, but also the accompanying rims. They are an essential component when using tyres effect...
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IF and VF tyres reduce soil compaction
In recent years, farming companies have had to farm ever larger agricultural areas. This trend has come about because the number of farming companies has decreased, while the total agricultural area ha...
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Tractor tyres with power
Productivity is an essential factor in modern agricultural companies. And high productivity is they key to success. Tractor tyres are now accompanied by much stricter basic requirements and modern trac...
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Agricultural companies require all-rounders
In modern agricultural companies, time is a decisive factor more so than ever before. Distances are often long and transport takes place over hard and soft roads, as well as the fields themselves. Comp...
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Single or dual assembly for agricultural tyres?
Things are simple for trucks: they either have a single axle or a double axle. But a real choice must be made in the agricultural sector: will you opt for single or dual assembly? People often ask them...
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Aeolus AE21: the most robust and flexible all-terrain tyre
The new Aeolus AE21 has been specially designed for vehicles that drive on various surfaces, and that is clear to see. Read more here.
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Aeolus AE74 now also available in 710/50R26.5 and 750/60R30.5
Both new tyre sizes - 710/50R26.5 and 750/60R30.5 - feature a steel casing, which makes them ideal for agricultural transport.
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