hazmat
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- Joined
- Feb 12, 2002
- Messages
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- Location
- West Newbury, MA & Harrison, ME
- Tractor
- Kubota L5460HSTC
I have R4's on my TC18. I got them because they seemed to be a good comprimise between traction & tearing up the lawn. I didn't want to mess with chains in the winter or dirt. Well, after 60 hours of use, I think I made the wrong choice. I have a few areas in my lawn that are tight to manuver around (requiring tight turns) and also steep (requiring 4WD). This combination results in turf damage caused mostly by the outer front tire. The rears don't do damage unless I forget to use 4wd & try to back up a hill.
I am running 12psi in the front & 10 psi in the rear (loaded). I mow without the FEL. I think my soil is sandy loam (definitely not clay).
I am considering two options. 1. ask/beg dealer to swap tires to turf. 2. Buy turf tires for front.
I am leaning towards option 2, to get the best of both worlds at minimum cost. I know I have to match the rolling circumference of the OEM R-4's if I keep the R-4 Rears.
My R-4's are Bridgestone Fast Grips Front size 23X8.5-12 Rear size 12 X 16.5. I have not been able to find out what the rolling circumfrence is for these tires. Does anybody have the factory specs or know where to get them? I've tried Bridgestone's web site.
I also am not sure how to calculate it. From what I understand it depends on the weight on the tire & the psi. Can I simply measure the static loaded radius and multiply by 2pi? Can it be adjusted using air pressure.
I've found some turfs of the "same size" that I am considering.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.titanstore.com/store/turf_golf.html> Titan Turfs 6ply </A>
Also, can I get rears that are the same size as well (possible future investment)?
I am running 12psi in the front & 10 psi in the rear (loaded). I mow without the FEL. I think my soil is sandy loam (definitely not clay).
I am considering two options. 1. ask/beg dealer to swap tires to turf. 2. Buy turf tires for front.
I am leaning towards option 2, to get the best of both worlds at minimum cost. I know I have to match the rolling circumference of the OEM R-4's if I keep the R-4 Rears.
My R-4's are Bridgestone Fast Grips Front size 23X8.5-12 Rear size 12 X 16.5. I have not been able to find out what the rolling circumfrence is for these tires. Does anybody have the factory specs or know where to get them? I've tried Bridgestone's web site.
I also am not sure how to calculate it. From what I understand it depends on the weight on the tire & the psi. Can I simply measure the static loaded radius and multiply by 2pi? Can it be adjusted using air pressure.
I've found some turfs of the "same size" that I am considering.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.titanstore.com/store/turf_golf.html> Titan Turfs 6ply </A>
Also, can I get rears that are the same size as well (possible future investment)?