Method and apparatus for controlling ground speed of a work machine based on tire condition

The present invention provides a method and apparatus to automatically control the speed of a work machine based on ton-miles-per-hour limit of at least one of a plurality of tires . A vehicle information system having a processor and a database monitors an actual ton-miles-per-hour calculation of the plurality of tires . The vehicle information system functions in combination with an electronic control module of the machine to trigger an automatic speed reduction should the actual ton-miles-per-hour rating exceed a predetermined limit. The speed reduction may be affected by at least one of reducing a throttle setting, changing a transmission gear and automatic application of the machine brakes.