jomifo
Member
Hi all-
I am considering getting larger tires for my BCS 852. I'd like to do this to increase speed and ground clearances. I currently have the 5x10x20 tires. Looks like there are 2 options- 5x12x22 and 6.5x12x23. I figure bigger is better, but does anyone have any thoughts on reasons for getting the 22 inchers over the 23 inchers? Or any other opinions about tire size? Also, looks like the 23 inchers would clear the honda gx390, but looks like they would be around 2 inches from the cylinder. Any concerns with heat there?
Also, thinking about getting the tires foam-filled, which adds 40 pounds per wheel. I mostly use my machine with the sickle bar, 38" lawn mower, or the hay rake. I also occasionally use a del morino brush mower, bio 100, and snow blower. Overall, I don't particularly need the extra weight for traction, but I do like the idea of not having to worry about flats. Just wondering if that is a good enough reason to always be hauling around an extra 80 pounds.
Appreciate any opinions and thoughts.
jomifo
I am considering getting larger tires for my BCS 852. I'd like to do this to increase speed and ground clearances. I currently have the 5x10x20 tires. Looks like there are 2 options- 5x12x22 and 6.5x12x23. I figure bigger is better, but does anyone have any thoughts on reasons for getting the 22 inchers over the 23 inchers? Or any other opinions about tire size? Also, looks like the 23 inchers would clear the honda gx390, but looks like they would be around 2 inches from the cylinder. Any concerns with heat there?
Also, thinking about getting the tires foam-filled, which adds 40 pounds per wheel. I mostly use my machine with the sickle bar, 38" lawn mower, or the hay rake. I also occasionally use a del morino brush mower, bio 100, and snow blower. Overall, I don't particularly need the extra weight for traction, but I do like the idea of not having to worry about flats. Just wondering if that is a good enough reason to always be hauling around an extra 80 pounds.
Appreciate any opinions and thoughts.
jomifo