BKT: The Versatility of Hybrid Tire Designs

Published: November 21, 2022

Hybrid is a word that has gained prominence as these types of vehicles penetrate the car parc, along with EVs. But, what does a hybrid tire mean for the agricultural industry? BKT’s Alexa Moeller explains in this video from BKT’s Growing Together Center.

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In the ag world, a hybrid tire is a mix between an R1 chevron agricultural tread and an R3 industrial block tread. More and more, tractors are running on the roads and highways and need to have longer-lasting performance, as well as traction and cleaning properties for the field.

Designed with an industrial tread in the middle of the tire and an ag tire tread on the outside, both combine to provide durability, traction and load-carrying capacity in the field.

This video is sponsored by BKT.

Video: BKT Talks Mining Tires

Regular maintenance is a crucial step in getting the most out of mining tires. This video is sponsored by BKT.

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Danielle Hess is Senior Editor of Tire Review. She is responsible for researching, writing and editing articles, as well as executing videos for Tire Review and engaging with the brand’s audience on social media. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

Published: September 10, 2021

As the equipment and demands of the mining industry evolve and machines get larger and heavier, it's important to have the right type of tire.

In this video, BKT explains the importance of ensuring proper pressure and doing regular maintenance to get the most out of mining tires, as part of BKT’s Growing Together Center. This video is sponsored by BKT.