BKT RIDEMAX IT 697 M+S Winter Agricultural Radial Tractor Tire

The BKT RIDEMAX IT 697 (M+S) is a purpose-engineered agricultural radial tire built to keep tractor operations running reliably through demanding winter conditions. Carrying the official Mud and Snow (M+S) designation, the RIDEMAX IT 697 is part of BKT's respected RIDEMAX series — developed specifically to deliver stability at high operating speeds, support heavy transport loads, and reduce rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency throughout the cold season.

BKT (Balkrishna Industries) is a globally recognized manufacturer of off-highway specialty tires, trusted by professional farming operations, haulage contractors, and municipal fleets worldwide. The RIDEMAX IT 697 reflects BKT's commitment to advanced tread engineering tailored for agricultural and road-transport use in cold-weather environments.

Key Features:

• M+S (Mud and Snow) Rated — Official designation confirming dependable cold-weather traction across icy fields, snowy roads, and unpaved farm laneways
• Chain-Free Winter Performance — Specialized tread grooves and a winter-optimized compound deliver exceptional grip on icy and snowy surfaces, eliminating the need for snow chains in most winter conditions
• Winter-Optimized Tread Compound — A specially formulated rubber compound combined with lamellar (incised block) tread design maintains tire flexibility and grip at low temperatures, resisting the hardening common in standard agricultural tires
• Extended Service Life — BKT's own testing demonstrates the RIDEMAX IT 697 (M+S) can support over 4,000 working hours compared to approximately 3,000 hours for a standard tire on the rear axle
• Radial Construction — Strong radial casing provides full stability even at high operating speeds, with reduced soil compaction and improved ride comfort compared to bias-ply alternatives
• Low Rolling Resistance — Tread pattern engineered to minimize rolling resistance, supporting fuel economy during extended road transport and field operations
• Haulage & Municipality Ready — Well-suited for haulage, green maintenance, and street-cleaning applications, bridging the gap between agricultural and on-road transport use
• Reduced Cab Noise — Specially engineered lug design contributes to lower noise emissions inside the operator cab and externally, improving driver comfort on long-distance transport runs
• Heavy Load Capacity — Built to support the substantial load requirements and operational cycles unique to agricultural tractors and transport equipment
• Multi-Surface Capability — Performs reliably on wet, snowy, icy, and dry surfaces, adapting to the varied demands of modern farming contractors throughout the cold season

Available in a wide range of sizes to suit a variety of tractor and transport applications, the RIDEMAX IT 697 (M+S) is the tire of choice for farming contractors, haulage operators, and municipal fleets operating in cold climates where tractor uptime during winter is non-negotiable.