Testing a Tire with Potential Users is the Best Way to Assess Commercial Potential. Allowing potential users to test a tire is the best method to evaluate the commercial potential of the product in question. However, it comes with risks. If the product fails to meet expectations, word spreads instantly, and it becomes impossible to stop the associated buzz. This concern explains the hesitation of some manufacturers when asked to field-test their tires—a task that is also demanding in terms of logistics and costs. However, Alliance has not shied away from subjecting its tires to the judgment of a select group of farmers and contractors.
A Comprehensive and Dynamic Evaluation
Last September, in collaboration with its national distributor Intergomma, Alliance organized a series of field tests in Asolo, Veneto. These tests showcased the brand’s flagship tires: the “Agriflex 372,” “Agristar II,” and “AL 590.”
The first, Agriflex 372, is a radial tire designed for combines, tractors, and self-propelled sprayers, available in around 60 sizes. Reinforced with a steel-belted carcass, it offers high standards of road grip, load capacity, and traction. The “372+” version, built using VF (Very High Flexion) technology, minimizes soil compaction, a feature certified by INRAE, the French National Institute for Agricultural Research.
Low pressure for a wider footprint
For the demonstration, the Agriflex 372 was installed on a McCormick “X8” tractor with over 300 horsepower. It effortlessly pulled a Maschio Gaspardo “Unico XL” five-furrow plow, creating an impressively wide footprint thanks to its ability to operate at low pressure. Industry studies estimate this low-pressure capability can save up to €30 per hectare in fuel consumption, hourly costs, and yields.
The Agristar II 65, a classic radial tire, was also highlighted in the presentation and testing. Its innovative lug design incorporates “Stratified Layer Technology.” The lug consists of two rubber layers with different angles. When the outer layer wears down to about 40% of the tread depth, the inner layer becomes active.
Enhanced traction with adjusted lug geometry
At this stage, the lug’s geometry adjusts, renewing the tire’s traction characteristics as if it were almost brand new. Offered in 24 sizes, the Agristar II equipped a Fendt “920 Vario” tractor, demonstrating excellent traction, minimal slippage, and strong self-cleaning capabilities. The tire’s dual bars prevent the lugs from slipping and act like mudguards.
Triple-Layer reinforced belt
Finally, the AL 590, a heavy-duty radial tire designed for agricultural trailers handling substantial loads, performed flawlessly. It features a triple-layer belt reinforced with steel cords, which enabled it to manage a fully loaded Valzelli “FS19” trailer effortlessly. Notably, the Alliance AL 590 was launched about a decade ago and has since been continuously updated for reliability and durability.
Title: Alliance Tires “Agriflex 372,” “Agristar II,” and “AL 590”: Field Performance Confirmed
Author: Editorial Team
