Knowledge Guide

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.

Flotation tires, narrow tires, and sprayer duals—Here is how to get the most out of your sprayer tire setup during every season.

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.

Spinning your wheels wastes both time and money. Making these simple adjustments and/or upgrades to your 4WD tractor will get it pulling at peak performance.

Sprayer duals can improve your sprayer's performance, but there are drawbacks worth noting. Here are 6 things to know before installing duals on your sprayer.

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.

The two-part construction of a radial tractor tire allows the sidewall to flex independently of the tread. The stiffer, diagonal construction of a bias tire...

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.

Farmers striving to reduce planter pinch row compaction should look at these 5 emerging technologies to help maximize their yield across all their rows.

While it’s true that tracks “float” better than tires, they don’t necessarily offer lower soil compaction levels when compared to tires.

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.

Punctured or cut a tractor tire? These 3 types of vulcanized tire repairs can likely fix your damaged farm tire. NTS Tire Supply has over 50 years experience.