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RIDE, TRACTION & PERFORMANCE
Tire manufacturers have found practices and procedures developed for bias ply tires may actually reduce the
performance of radial ply tires. Minor adjustments in the tractor weight split (front/rear), ballast, and tire inflation
pressure can dramatically improve performance of the tractor.
TJ Tractors
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• Improve Traction
• Reduce Compaction
• Reduce Occurrence of Powerhop
• Increase Powertrain Life
• Reduce Tire Wear
• Improve Ride
Proper weight split, ballast, and tire inflation can: