Tractor Tyre Terms – For Kiwis!

Learn your Tractor Tyre Terms the Kiwi way!

“Tractor tyres, mate? They’re like the dog of the farm – gotta have ’em grippin’ the ground like they’re chasin’ a rogue sheep! No slip-ups in the paddock, just like there’s no time for a slip-up in the pub quiz on a Friday night!”

  • Aggressive Tread: Gripping terrain with ferocity, these tyres tackle rough ground like a sheepdog rounding up the flock.
  • Belted Tyre: Tough as a tussock, these tyres withstand the rigours of farm life with ease.
  • Bias Ply: A classic choice, offering durability as reliable as a Kiwi farmer’s handshake.
  • Carcass: The sturdy body of the tyre, providing a solid foundation for every journey, like a pavlova base.
  • Dual Purpose Tyre: As versatile as a Kiwi multitasker, handling farm work and town trips with equal ease.
  • Field Hazard: More unwelcome than a surprise visit from the in-laws, these obstacles test the tyres’ resilience.
  • Gauge Tyre: Leaving tracks smoother than a flat white, these tyres minimize soil compaction.
  • Harvesting Tyre: Essential for farm work, providing grip in the paddock like a farmer gripping a cuppa after a hard day’s work.
  • Implement Tyre: As dependable as a classic Kiwi ute, ready to tackle any job with a can-do attitude.
  • Knobby Tyre: Digging into mud like a keen gardener in the veggie patch, these tyres leave no terrain unexplored.
  • Low-Pressure Tyre: Gentle on the land, minimizing soil compaction like a sheep grazing gently.
  • Mud Terrain Tyre: Ready for action, tackling mud with gusto like a Kiwi tramping through the bush.
  • Puncture Resistance: Tough enough to shrug off sharp objects, ensuring a journey as smooth as a buttered Weet-Bix.
  • Radial Ply: Offering flexibility and comfort on the road, like a leisurely Sunday drive through the countryside.
  • Rim Width: Crucial for performance, ensuring a fit as snug as a pair of gumboots.
  • Self-Cleaning Tread: Shedding mud like a Kiwi sheds layers on a hot day, these tyres keep their grip in any conditions.
  • Sidewall Flex: Adapting to terrain changes, like a farmer adapting to the weather forecast.
  • Traction Lug: Gripping the ground with stability as solid as a pavlova foundation.
  • Turf Tyre: Providing traction without damaging delicate grass, like a sheepdog herding its flock.
  • Turf Saver Tyre: Minimizing damage to grass, leaving behind tracks softer than a lamb’s wool.
  • Tyre Pressure: Maintaining the right pressure, ensuring performance as precise as a sheepdog’s herding.
  • Tyre Rotation: Even wear across all tyres, like sheep grazing evenly in the paddock.
  • Tyre Size: Matching the tyre to the task, ensuring a fit as perfect as a jigsaw puzzle.
  • Tyre Tread: Providing grip in all conditions, like a farmer’s handshake – firm and reliable.
  • Tyre Wear: Monitoring for signs of wear, like checking the sheep for ticks before shearing.
  • Underinflation: A soft tyre, as uncomfortable as a rock in a gumboot.
  • Wheel Alignment: Keeping the tyres on the straight and narrow, like a sheepdog herding sheep into a pen.
  • Winter Tyres: Grip on icy roads, like a sheep clinging to a cliff face.
  • Summer Tyres: Performance in hot conditions, like a sheep seeking shade on a scorching day.
  • All-Season Tyres: Versatile in any weather, like a farmer prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws their way.
  • Gumboots Grip: Sticking to the ground like a determined gumboot in mud, these tyres provide traction you can count on, like a reliable mate on a fishing trip.
  • Kiwi Traction Secret: The special recipe for grip, passed down through generations like a family pavlova recipe, ensuring a journey as smooth as a pavlova’s topping.
  • Manure Magnet Tyres: Attracting more than just dirt, so these tyres roll through the muck with ease, like a farm dog enjoying a roll in the hay.
  • Ute Utility Rubber: Tough and versatile like a classic Kiwi ute, these tyres handle any task with ease, like a trusty tool in a farmer’s shed.
  • Beach Tyre Bliss: Gripping sand like a surfer catching a wave, these tyres make beach driving a breeze, like a day at the bach with a cold drink in hand.
  • Paddock Performance: Reliable as a farmer’s word, these tyres handle rough terrain with ease, providing traction as dependable as a tractor’s engine.
  • No. 8 Wire Tyres: Innovative and resourceful, these tyres find solutions to challenges like a Kiwi farmer with a roll of No. 8 wire.
  • Sweet As Sidewalls: Providing support and stability, these tyres keep you cruising smooth and steady, like a well-worn pair of jandals on a summer stroll.
  • Bush Bashers: Built tough for off-road adventures, these tyres take on rugged terrain with the resilience of a Kiwi bushman.
  • Sheepish Grip: Gripping the road with confidence, these tyres keep you on track like a sheepdog herding its flock.