Tractor Tire Maintenance Tips

There isn’t a better way to start maintenance on your tractor than by giving the tires some attention. Tires are where a vehicle meets the road, after all, and having the right pressure, alignment, and tread can mean a lot of difference. That’s why we’ve gathered our tips for ensuring your tractor tires stay in working order. Read on for more info or, if you’re more interested in taking a look at our selection of tractors, visit our dealership today.

Visual Inspection

A visual inspection is a great first step in maintaining your tractor’s tires. Obvious issues like low pressure and tears can be easily spotted and dealt with appropriately. You can also catch minor problems that could lead to long-term issues. Older tires can have cracking, which is a sign they’re reaching the end of their usefulness.

Check the Tire Pressure

Check the tires with a tire-pressure gauge and compare the pressure reading to the recommended psi levels in your owner’s manual or to what’s listed on the tire sidewall. Tires that aren’t sufficiently inflated will wear out faster on the edges of the tread, while tires that are over-inflated will wear out more in the center. Based on the type you tasks you plan to accomplish with your tractor, you can adjust the psi levels to make it more suitable for your work.

While you’re down there, check the tread for any foreign objects that might have gotten caught in there. Although they might not have punctured your tire, they could do some serious damage. Worn-out treads or cracks in the sidewall will require a replacement and punctures should be repaired as soon as possible.

Not only should you check your tires’ amount of tread, but you should also ensure that the tread is wearing down evenly on each tire. Improper inflation or bad wheel alignment can cause the tread to wear down faster. If only one of your tire’s tread is worn down, it could indicate that a bigger issue needs to be fixed.

Cleaning

One oft-neglected step in tractor tire maintenance is cleaning. The longer mud and debris stay on your tires, the more wear and tear they’ll cause. A little bit of mild detergent and a scrub brush should remove the worst of it. If you’re regularly washing your tractor, you can include cleaning your tires into that process.

Taking proper care of your tractor tires will increase their lifespan, improve performance, and ensure that your machine continues to operate at peak efficiency. Following these simple steps can protect your investment and save you in the long run! If you’re looking for a new or used tractor or are in need of parts and service, stop by Rivera's Machinery, Inc. in Donna, TX. We’re proud to serve all our patrons visiting us from Harlingen and San Benito, so get in touch with us today.