VF tractor tyres

[ian828]

Looking at a set Bridgestone VF 710 70 42. Not had any experience with VF tyres and choose is limited at its a new build tractor so only being offered Bridgestone or Michelin in VF. I could put a set of non VF 710s on and change them to a set of VF of my choice and sell the non VF ones

 

[HarryB97]

Pay the extra and put a set of Michelin vf on from new. There ultraflex technology is brilliant and worth every penny

 

[Andyrob]

Tho when you say VF what is the tractor doing?

Which version of vf is being offered?

 

[jimmystew]

Running a set of 900 rear,710 front Bridgestone vf tyres and very pleased with them on a 6155r
Also 42’s

 

[Michael S]

We have a set of Bridgestone VF 710/70R38+600/65R28 on a 724, they replaced the original Trelleborgs that had gone home in the sidewalls. Been on for 18 months and so far very pleased with them.

 

[ian828]

Tho when you say VF what is the tractor doing?

Which version of vf is being offered?

Tractor is a jd 6250r, it’s a arable tractor, 6 furrow mounted plough, 4m alpego as4 combi drill, 4200kg hopper on the Fert spreader and other cultivation work. Bridgestone are vx tractor and Michelin are axiobib 2

 

[snipe]

Looking at a set Bridgestone VF 710 70 42. Not had any experience with VF tyres and choose is limited at its a new build tractor so only being offered Bridgestone or Michelin in VF. I could put a set of non VF 710s on and change them to a set of VF of my choice and sell the non VF ones

What’s the price difference and what would be your tyre of choice?

 

[ian828]

What’s the price difference and what would be your tyre of choice?

From the factory Michelin are £1700 more then the Bridgestone , the vredestein look the best load rating per tyre

 

[Michael S]

What’s the price difference and what would be your tyre of choice?

I can't remember the actual prices but from what I remember Michelin IFs were pricier than the Bridgestone VFs which were a similar price to new Trelleborgs.

 

[Andyrob]

Tractor is a jd 6250r, it’s a arable tractor, 6 furrow mounted plough, 4m alpego as4 combi drill, 4200kg hopper on the Fert spreader and other cultivation work. Bridgestone are vx tractor and Michelin are axiobib 2

Axiobibs are vf as well

what size are you thinking?

 

[Maff123]

Bridgestone VT are the VF tyres, better weight carrying capability than Michelin or Trelleborg.
I was always Michelin minded but looking at these now. The Mach x bib is lagging behind now

 

[DieselRob]

Axiobibs are vf as well

what size are you thinking?

Read the 1st line of the OP

 

[PSQ]

Bought a new set of Bridgestone 710 VF's from Peter Shepherd Tyres (Durham) last spring, he was well priced.
Tyres barely left a foot print on worked ground, and they also need less alteration of pressures compared to the XeoBibs we have on the other tractor.

 

[Andyrob]

Read the 1st line of the OP

LOL lack of sleep

 

[Pingu]

Bridgestone VT are the VF tyres, better weight carrying capability than Michelin or Trelleborg.
I was always Michelin minded but looking at these now. The Mach x bib is lagging behind now

That’s because a Mach xbib isn’t a VF type you need to go to xeobib or axiobib 2 tyre which is a brilliant tyre

 

[Maff123]

Limited sizes available on Axiobib 2 though.
Common 200hp tractor sizes 650/75R38 and 710/70R38 not available in Axiobib2
Looking at Bridgestone of these sizes circa 5.5t @1bar 60km/hr Mich at least 1t less

 

[Pingu]

Limited sizes available on Axiobib 2 though.
Common 200hp tractor sizes 650/75R38 and 710/70R38 not available in Axiobib2
Looking at Bridgestone of these sizes circa 5.5t @1bar 60km/hr Mich at least 1t less

For axiobib 2 go 710/60R42 but I see your point having looked at charts the Bridgestone seems to be far better load ratings. We run 600/70R30 Bridgestone on sprayer after 2100 hours no issues at all been brilliant

 

[agri knives]

Pay the extra and put a set of Michelin vf on from new. There ultraflex technology is brilliant and worth every penny

The Michelin’s that came on my new valtra t254 are as soft as butter , never before have I seen tyres wear as quick. For me to use Michelin again I would need to get them free , any cheap brand will last longer. They are a disgrace , my advice to anyone buying a new tractor is to make sure it does not come with Michelin’s on it.

 

[gone]

The Michelin’s that came on my new valtra t254 are as soft as butter , never before have I seen tyres wear as quick. For me to use Michelin again I would need to get them free , any cheap brand will last longer. They are a disgrace , my advice to anyone buying a new tractor is to make sure it does not come with Michelin’s on it.

Will that cost more than €20?

 

[agri knives]

Will that cost more than €20?

It’s not a break down , it’s just a crap tyre . Valtra didn’t make it.