Trelleborg Tires is expanding its TM800 range with the launch of the Trelleborg TM800 ProgressiveTraction, featuring a tread design with lugs shaped to deliver enhanced traction on all types of terrain
A Legacy of Innovation
Launched in 2013, Trelleborg Tires’ Progressive Traction series has received numerous industry awards for its innovative design, offering improved operational efficiency, reduced working time per hectare, and lower fuel consumption. Independent field tests have confirmed these benefits, demonstrating how this technology enables more productive and cost-effective agricultural operations.
At the core of this patented technology is the double-wing lug profile, which integrates a reinforcing buttress alongside a traditional lug. When the tire is new, this buttress increases the contact surface of the lug with the ground, enhancing grip. As the lug wears down to about 50%, the buttress seamlessly integrates into the main lug, ensuring consistent performance over time.
Innovative Technology
This design results in a 5% increase in ground contact area, which in turn reduces soil compaction and enhances operational efficiency. According to Trelleborg Tires, the traction improvement is quantified as:
- +10% on hard soil
- +17% on soft soil
On the road, when the tires are new, the reinforcing buttress helps dampen rolling vibrations, improving driving comfort during transport. Even as the tread wears down, the expanding lug contact area continues to minimize vibrations on asphalt.
A Technological Evolution
This cutting-edge technology was first introduced in Trelleborg’s flagship TM1000 tires, designed for high-performance tractors and harvesting machines. It was later adapted for medium-to-high-power tractors with the TM700 series.
Now, Trelleborg is taking another step forward by launching the Progressive Traction versions of the TM800 series (65 series tires). These high-performance tractor and combine harvester tires serve as a bridge between the TM1000 and TM700 ranges, making them a core business product for the brand.
The TM800 ProgressiveTraction tires are available not only in standard versions but also in Heavy Duty and High-Speed variants, with a total of 34 sizes—soon to be 38, thanks to the introduction of four new ProgressiveTraction models. These, combined with the two already available, will fully meet the most common market demands.
Title: Trelleborg Tm800: new comfort even with vibrations
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