Michelin phasing out BFG radial ag tyre line

ERJ staff report (TB)

Greenville, South Carolina -- Michelin North America Inc. is phasing out BFGoodrich-brand farm tyres and converting the capacity devoted to them to Michelin-branded agricultural tyres.

The tyre maker said the last BFG brand farm tyre still available-the Power Radial 80-will be discontinued Dec. 31.

“The decision to discontinue the BFGoodrich Power Radial 80 tyre will augment our capacity to better serve both the replacement and the original equipment markets with our premium Michelin-brand tyres,” said Bill Schafer, vice president of sales and marketing for Michelin agricultural tyres in North America.

“The decision helps focus the company's resources and energies on the continued, sustainable growth of Michelin-brand agricultural tyres in North America.”

Michelin sources all of its agricultural tyres in Europe.

From Tire Business (A Crain publication)