MikePA
Super Moderator
Walt, as you can see from all the responses which tire is better is exclusively a function of how you will use the tractor. Based upon what you said you were going to use the tractor for, <font color=blue>...doing alot of landscaping initially, then mowing, snow plowing, yard maintence, etc.</font color=blue>, I recommend R4s, primarily because of the need to do landscaping, mowing and yard maintenance duties. I have R4s and there have been times when I wish they were R1s (when working in the pasture or around the barn). There have also been times when I wish they were turfs (when mowing the yard when the ground is soft). This is probably why R4s are viewed as a good tire for all around use.