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the Galaxy Mighty Trac ND) which add traction-boosting biting surfaces and provide channels to move snow and slush away from the tread’s surface.

4. Inspect tyres often

Cold weather makes rubber sti er than normal, snow conceals all manner of obstacles, and salt is highly corrosive. Before putting your machine away at the end of the day, make sure to clear the salt from all rims and tyres to prevent it from speeding up corrosion or deterioration.

When inspecting your equipment’s tyres, look for signs of impact damage (like a bubble) or badly abraded sidewalls. Make sure the tyres have plenty of tread left.

5. Educate your operators

Operators who place too much downforce while ploughing can cause uneven tyre wear and put themselves in an unsafe position. Operators should also avoid exceeding the speed and load limitations of their equipment’s tyres, which in the best case scenario will expedite wear and in the worst case will create an unsafe environment. Because snow is particularly adept at hiding obstacles, it’s important to educate operators on the location of any potentially hidden hazards like curbs, islands, and raised manholes. FG

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The British Rubber Co now offers a wide range of agricultural trailer wheels and tyres We offer full assemblies or separate units as tyres and wheels alone New and part worn tyres are available, depending on your needs and budget

AGRICULTURAL TRAILER WHEEL CONVERSIONS (subject to trailer directions and clearance)

215/75R17.5 (twin fitment) 245/70R17.5 (twin fitment)

235/75R17.5 (twin fitment) 245/70R19.5 (twin fitment) possible conversion – 435/50R19.5 or 445/45R19.5 on 6, 8 and 10 stud wheels

11.5/80-15.3 12.5/80-15.3 possible conversions - 435/50R19.5 or 445/45R19.5 and 285/70R19.5 on 6 stud wheels

Available in 560 60 22.5 & 560 45 22.5 • Other sizes and options available

COMMERCIAL – AGRICULTURAL CONVERSIONS

385/65R22.5 possible conversions - 550/45R22.5 and 560/45R22.5 on 6, 8 and 10 stud

445/65R22.5 possible conversions - 550/60R22.5 and 560/60R22.5 on 6, 8 and 10 stud

Many other possible conversions – please call the office on 01274 585427 email: sales@britishrubberco.co.uk www.britishrubberco.co.uk