BKT Tyres?

[Khan]

We are after a new set of tyres and have been quoted the thick end of 14k for a set of Trelleborg and 8k for a set of BKT.
But are they cheap for a reason? The tractor will do minimal road work and only does chaser bin and rolling, probably 400 hours a year and we are hoping a new set will last 8 years.
will BKT do the job or are we better off spending the extra??

Trelleborg TM1060 and Xeobibs here on 150-180hp tractors. Trelleborgs have quite wide blocks, they are sore on grass sod when turning I find, Xeobib grips better on grass as well. The only experience we have with BKT were a little set of 16.9r38 which were very poor and very bouncy. BKT look similar to Trelleborg with very wide bars, personally I'd be wary of both. We now have big tractor on Mitas, so far so good. Our old 6495 was on Kleber Topker and they were good gripping tyre.

Are you on flint? I'd be very disappointed with 3000hrs out of a set of tyres that did no road work or heavy draft work. If it is tyre damage limiting the life of your tyres maybe not worth committing to expensive tyres that will be cut to bits?

 

[Sid]

Are you on flint? I'd be very disappointed with 3000hrs out of a set of tyres that did no road work or heavy draft work. If it is tyre damage limiting the life of your tyres maybe not worth committing to expensive tyres that will be cut to bits?

We have switched car to mid range tyres as damage is more likely reason for replacement than wear!

 

[oakleaf]

I remember the local mobile tyre fitter telling me different makes of tyres are made in same factory…
rear tyres on our dexta lasted 52 years

That may or may not be correct but even if it is it does not mean that they are all the same spec.

 

[fred.950]

Trelleborg TM1060 and Xeobibs here on 150-180hp tractors. Trelleborgs have quite wide blocks, they are sore on grass sod when turning I find, Xeobib grips better on grass as well. The only experience we have with BKT were a little set of 16.9r38 which were very poor and very bouncy. BKT look similar to Trelleborg with very wide bars, personally I'd be wary of both. We now have big tractor on Mitas, so far so good. Our old 6495 was on Kleber Topker and they were good gripping tyre.

Are you on flint? I'd be very disappointed with 3000hrs out of a set of tyres that did no road work or heavy draft work. If it is tyre damage limiting the life of your tyres maybe not worth committing to expensive tyres that will be cut to bits?

Yes flint, the last set have become uneconomical to repair rather than worn out.

 

[fermerboy]

I have had BKT on a few machines and no issues. Last telehandler arrived on new MRL and I swear they are made in same factory as the BKT. Both sets have done well.
I wonder if there is differences in the batches? Some people say they get big hours on a BKT then next one says they wore out in no time. I know people have different workloads/ground/etc but there seems to be some massive differences for the same size and brand.

 

[Pistonbroke]

Dont buy alliance. Heard lots of bad reports including a set i had aswel

Old ones were always shite but the new types aren't bad at all,maybe not for high hp ,high load jobs though. Went for bkt to be safe

 

[Yale]

Just ordered two of these from the local ag tyre shop, high load ones due to having a mounted feeder box which has trashed the current set.

Any feedback yet?

 

[ORRA LOON]

Nothing wrong with Ceat, fitted a lot of them and only had 1 fail (560/60R22.5) and it was warranted no quibbles. They were cheaper than Bkt but similar money now in some sizes.