turboviking
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Dec 23, 2010
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- 57
- Tractor
- deere 4610
The front tires on my Kubota have seen better days. I am thinking I should replace them. I don't understand why they are so cracked and nasty while the rears look perfect, but I guess I should be glad the expensive ones are in the best shape.
I was thinking I should buy new tires, take the wheels and tires off the tractor, and have a shop mount them. Then I started wondering if I could mount them myself. It's not like they have to be balanced or anything.
Is mounting tires with totally inappropriate tools an unrealistic goal? I have plenty of tools but nothing designed for mounting tires.
If you are anywhere close to a shop, I recommend having it done. Doing it yourself will bring you a sense of satisfaction, and also much cussing. I also change motorcycle tires. Anything larger than a 21" / 90 profile I have done by a fellow with a machine. I don't cuss, and I am quite happy that I can dismount the wheels, get them to a shop, and leave fifty bucks short, and use my tractor the same day. HUGS - Best to ya!The front tires on my Kubota have seen better days. I am thinking I should replace them. I don't understand why they are so cracked and nasty while the rears look perfect, but I guess I should be glad the expensive ones are in the best shape.
I was thinking I should buy new tires, take the wheels and tires off the tractor, and have a shop mount them. Then I started wondering if I could mount them myself. It's not like they have to be balanced or anything.
Is mounting tires with totally inappropriate tools an unrealistic goal? I have plenty of tools but nothing designed for mounting tires.