Recent UK field demonstrations show how tyre pressure and VF tyre technology influence fuel consumption, traction and transport comfort in daily farming. During controlled transport tests earlier this year, Alliance showcased its Agriflex+ 373 VF hybrid tyre across road and field applications.
Operators used the same tractor, trailer, load, driver and route throughout the tests. They compared fuel consumption and handling under different tyre pressure settings.The tests covered a 17km route with rural roads, urban sections and faster transport stretches. Operators adjusted tyre pressures between 0.8 bar and 1.2–1.4 bar during the trials.
They recorded fuel consumption differences of up to 20% under certain conditions. More typical scenarios delivered savings of around 13%, equivalent to potential reductions of up to £68 over a 300km working day.
The Alliance Agriflex+ 373 is designed as a hybrid-pattern tyre, combining strong field traction with road stability and transport comfort. Its VF (Very High Flexion) technology allows the tyre to operate at lower inflation pressures while maintaining load capacity, helping to enlarge the footprint and reduce soil compaction in the field.Operators used the same tractor, trailer, load, driver and route throughout the tests.
They compared fuel consumption and handling under different tyre pressure settings.The tests covered a 17km route with rural roads, urban sections and faster transport stretches. Operators adjusted tyre pressures between 0.8 bar and 1.2–1.4 bar during the trials.They recorded fuel consumption differences of up to 20% under certain conditions. More typical scenarios delivered savings of around 13%, equivalent to potential reductions of up to £68 over a 300km working day.
The Alliance Agriflex+ 373 is designed as a hybrid-pattern tyre, combining strong field traction with road stability and transport comfort. Its VF (Very High Flexion) technology allows the tyre to operate at lower inflation pressures while maintaining load capacity, helping to enlarge the footprint and reduce soil compaction in the field.
German farmer and content creator Stefan Vogelsang uses the tyre on a 160hp John Deere tractor for transport, fertiliser and crop protection work. “Our soils vary greatly, from sandy to loamy, and we also have transport distances of up to 15 kilometres between farm and fields,” he explains. “The tyre has impressed us both on the road and in the field.”
UK farmer and contractor Olly Harrison has also been using the tyre on a 300hp Valtra tractor in a 50/50 mix of road and field applications.“We’ve noticed quieter operation, strong traction and improved fuel economy,” says Harrison. “The grip levels have really stood out.”
The demonstrations reinforced how correct tyre pressure and tyre setup can improve rolling efficiency, traction and power transfer while supporting soil protection and operator comfort.
Alliance tyres are distributed in the UK by GB Tyres.
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