Fix or replace front tires, how old is too old?

[lungdoc]

Hi - have a 2013 Kubota L6060 cab with R4 tires, original. Machine is 2013, we got it in 2015, can't recall total hours but it isn't high, almost all use is on snow or gravel roads for property maintenance. Front tire has a slow leak, had it fixed once but low faith in place that did it (funny story, wife's sister took it in for me but to wrong place in town, other place I had called was understandably unable to find the tire when I called).

Is it worth trying to fix (and if so open to suggestions)? Haven't seen specific leak. Tires are 2013 with some wear and cracking. Willing to buy new if that is the right thing to do at this point. Appreciate advice.

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[LouNY]

Repair and or treat with some thing like Gemplers flat prevention;
Ultraseal Bulletproof Grade Tire Sealant | 1 gal
Your size front tire needs over a half gallon.
Then run them till they blow.

 

[sandman2234]

I typically don't change tires until they absolutely won't do their job!
When they quit holding air, I go to liquids.
David from jax

 

[KennyG]

With sidewalls that look like that, I would replace them. My 2010 JD has Carlisle R4s. I damaged a sidewall (my fault) on one when it was about 5 years old and replaced it. I just replaced the other one at 14 years old. It looked a lot better than yours but I discovered two significant bubbles on the inside sidewall. Glad I caught it and didn't have a blowout while I was using it.

 

[geneb846]

Put a tube in it and run it till it fails. On an ford 5000, I had side walls peeling off and we ran it for years.

 

[fatjay]

It's only 10 years old! I have tractors from the 70's with their original tires covered in patches or tubed.

 

[4570Man]

It's only 10 years old! I have tractors from the 70's with their original tires covered in patches or tubed.

Rubber was better back then at least that my opinion. Lots of tires and hoses that are 10 years old look like garbage yet plenty of tires and hoses from 50 years ago look ok.

 

[CliffordK]

Tractor tires seem to be able to survive a little checking in the rubber.

Are you doing anything dangerous with it? Driving at high speeds on the road?

 

[Rockbadchild]

To me it doesn't look that bad you should be good for a other while. Worth repairing.