Firestone 362358 Radial All Traction 23° R-1 520/85R42 157B Agricultural Tractor Tire

The Firestone Radial All Traction 23° R-1 is a high-performance agricultural radial tire engineered to deliver ultimate traction in diverse North American soil conditions. Designed as a rear tractor tire for 2WD, 4WD, and MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) tractors, this tire combines advanced radial construction with Firestone's proven 23-degree bar angle technology for exceptional field performance.

Key Features:

• 23-degree bar angle tread design provides better grip with 15% more ground contact compared to traditional 45-degree bar designs, reducing slip and improving fuel efficiency
• Open-center tread pattern minimizes mud buildup and promotes self-cleaning for consistent traction in wet conditions
• Dual rubber compound construction features flexible sidewall rubber for superior resistance to cracking and weathering, plus super-tough tread rubber for extended wear life
• Radial body construction with high-angle stabilizer belts delivers improved fuel economy, long wear, and positive traction
• Increased number of individually reinforced lugs distributes load evenly and reduces vibration for operator comfort
• Bead-and-rim protector helps keep out debris and reduces downtime
• R-1 tread depth designed for broad land and row crop farming applications

This tubeless radial tire is sized 520/85R42 (equivalent to 20.8R42) with a load index of 157 and speed rating of B, providing robust load-carrying capacity for demanding agricultural operations. The optimized 23-degree bar angle has been proven to deliver the best overall balance of traction performance and tire longevity, making this Firestone's most popular radial agricultural tire for North American farming conditions.