Further sizes have been added to what is claimed to be the biggest agricultural portfolio in the industry from Alliance, part of Yokohama Off-Highway Tyres.

With new sizes for three key patterns in the agricultural segment, its has new sizes of the Alliance 372 VF for tractors, Alliance 363 VF row-crop machines and the Alliance 585 for telehandlers backhoe and compact loaders.

Its flagship tractor tyre with VF technology is now available in 30 sizes, giving it one of the biggest choices in the market for tractors, combines and harvesters. Following a recent construction upgrade and a new, the most modern stubble guard compound, the tire now comes in the additional size VF 710/60R34.

Confirmed by independent research in France, the 372 VF tyre range excels in terms of high fuel efficiency, traction and large footprint, with effective soil protection.

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The new row crop, 363 VF, features a unique hybrid design specifically developed for tractors and sprayers with an extensive usage on the road driving in between the fields.

This high-speed steel-belted tyre has extremely high flexion technology (VF) and is now also available in size 380/105R50 and 480/80R50. Key feature is low wear, with anecdotal reports pointing to the claim that it can last twice as long on roads, compared to standard treads.

It is also notable for delivering high traction and self-cleaning characteristics in the field, as well as a comfortable ride, low vibration and low noise on the road.

The specialist telehandler/loader tyre, the Alliance 585, is a versatile agro-industrial steel-belted tyre equally at home on hard surfaces, loose gravel and soil.

Its unique tread design, robust construction and proverbial durability characterise it as a durable specialist for all kinds of challenging operations. It is now also available in sizes of 305/70R16.5 and 265/70R16.5