The Tianli Tires brand, part of the ZC Rubber Group, was established in 1985 with the aim of manufacturing off-road tyres capable of supporting heavy-duty operations.
Today, the flagship products in its agricultural flotation range are the Agro Grip and Ride King series, distributed in Italy by Adr Group
When it comes to agricultural tyres, the first images that usually come to mind are the large, aggressive treaded tyres fitted to tractors and combine harvesters. In reality, these represent only the most visible applications of a product that is essential for virtually every farming operation. Tyres are selected according to each specific application, taking into account size, tread design, performance and cost.
This has led to an extremely high level of specialization, with tyre manufacturers developing increasingly diversified product lines, even for applications that may appear similar.
This is precisely the case with Tianli Tires’ flotation tyre range. Founded in 1985 to equip agricultural and industrial machinery designed for heavy-duty operations, the company was later acquired by the ZC Rubber Group, currently the world’s eighth-largest tyre manufacturer, with production exceeding 217 million tyres in 2024. Despite the acquisition, Tianli has maintained its specialization in OTR (Off-The-Road) tyres for both self-propelled and trailed machinery.
Already well established across Europe, Tianli Tires entered the Italian market this year through ADR Group. Within its range for high-capacity agricultural trailers, the Agro Grip and Ride King flotation tyres represent the company’s flagship products.
Both series carry a D speed rating, allowing operation at speeds of up to 65 km/h. They offer outstanding load-carrying capacity thanks to steel-belt reinforced construction, while their specially formulated compounds provide excellent wear resistance. Both tyres also minimize soil compaction, although they achieve this through completely different design philosophies.
The Agro Grip is a radial tyre featuring reinforced sidewalls and a tread pattern specifically engineered to maximize the contact area on soft ground, where it also delivers excellent self-cleaning performance. Stable in the field, it also ensures safe road transport.
For operators requiring frequent on-road use, Tianli offers the Ride King series, which is designed primarily for mixed road-and-field applications. This is reflected in its symmetrical, non-directional tread pattern, which provides excellent comfort and stability on paved surfaces while maintaining effective performance in the field.
In short, Agro Grip is the ideal flotation tyre for operators whose priority is field work while still requiring occasional road travel, whereas Ride King is better suited to those seeking greater comfort and efficiency on the road without sacrificing reliable field performance.
Both product lines offer highly competitive value for money. Since January this year, they have also been backed by a unique unlimited-time warranty provided by the manufacturer. This lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and material defects and, at present, represents a level of protection that no other tyre manufacturer in the sector offers.
Title: Tianli Tires: all about flotation
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