Protect Your Equipment This Winter: Must-Know Tire Safety Tips for Farmers

As harvest wraps up and you're knocking out those last few acres, the early winter chill is already settling in. That cold snap? It’s not just uncomfortable—it could be messing with your ag tires.

Let’s talk about what’s really going on.

When temps drop, so does your tire pressure. That’s because cold air contracts, taking up less space inside the tire. Less pressure means less support for your equipment, and that can affect your traction, ride, and even how long your tires last.

Here’s a quick rule of thumb: for every 10°F drop in temperature, your tire pressure can fall by 1–2 psi. So if it dips from 70°F in the afternoon to 40°F overnight, you could be looking at a 4–6 psi drop by morning. That’s enough to make a difference in performance.

And it works the other way too—when it warms up, pressure rises. But don’t rely on what you see after a few hours of running. Heat from the road or field can throw off your readings.