Green Acres rAf
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- Joined
- Mar 20, 2011
- Messages
- 24
- Tractor
- Satoh S-650 (T.S.No 305206)
Hello,
I tried a search and cannot find answers to my question. Figured this was the spot to post. Thanks for the help.
My project: I cleared my lot and will be "preping" (grading, leveling, raking, disc...basically working the land) for lawn seed/landscaping this upcoming fall...my tractor's rear tire size is 11.2 x 24. I have R3 (turf style tires --they look like diamonds or a diamond pattern). When I get them in the mud, they fill up with mud and become slicks. Pretty much ends my work day...I rock the tractor with fwd and reverse to get unstuck...what a huge pain...I end up shutting down and trying again later in the week when the ground dries up, but then it rains again!!!!!! While I sit there, upset I cannot help and think, "how do the construction guys do it? They can't sit and come back another day...time is wasting!!!" So I started looking at tires... after hours of research I now know a lot about tractor tires...I also know that they are EXPENSIVE. I will keep my R3s for the future when the project is finished, but for the current state of my muddy mess, I want to upgrade to R1 type tires (AG or Bar style tires) for better traction, but I don't want to invest $800+ for a set that will be replaced in two years (back to my old R3s) when the project is over
I looked into adding chains to supplement the "bite" to my R3s...they too are EXPENSIVE and I didn't know if that would even work...so I looked at used stuff on craigs list and ebay... I found another possible solution, but not sure if it is "the" right solution...thus my quest for answers. The possible issue is that the tire size is a 9.5 x 24. The wheel (rim) size is the same and I know that the smaller tire is 2" thinner and not as tall as my 11.2s, but the tires are super aggresive and the price is SUPER right...will these work? Can one downgrade in tire size? Will this cause "other" issues that I am unaware of? I cannot get a solid yes or no answer...
They will fit my tractor as I have taken measurements (I have seen these in person and touched this set; they are practically brand new for $300 for both tires and wheels...even has wheel weights) Before I go and hand over money I wanted to double check with you all.... any thoughts????
Option One: Spend the money and get the right size 11.2 x 24 R1 tires (least favorite option as it is the most expensive)
Option Two: Get chains for your current R3 setup (cost is roughly $350-$450 for the set)
Option Three: Go with the smaller/skinnier 9.5 x 24 tires and rock them out... sell them once project is finished. (Most favorite and hoping this is it )
Thanks again,
Raf
I tried a search and cannot find answers to my question. Figured this was the spot to post. Thanks for the help.
My project: I cleared my lot and will be "preping" (grading, leveling, raking, disc...basically working the land) for lawn seed/landscaping this upcoming fall...my tractor's rear tire size is 11.2 x 24. I have R3 (turf style tires --they look like diamonds or a diamond pattern). When I get them in the mud, they fill up with mud and become slicks. Pretty much ends my work day...I rock the tractor with fwd and reverse to get unstuck...what a huge pain...I end up shutting down and trying again later in the week when the ground dries up, but then it rains again!!!!!! While I sit there, upset I cannot help and think, "how do the construction guys do it? They can't sit and come back another day...time is wasting!!!" So I started looking at tires... after hours of research I now know a lot about tractor tires...I also know that they are EXPENSIVE. I will keep my R3s for the future when the project is finished, but for the current state of my muddy mess, I want to upgrade to R1 type tires (AG or Bar style tires) for better traction, but I don't want to invest $800+ for a set that will be replaced in two years (back to my old R3s) when the project is over
I looked into adding chains to supplement the "bite" to my R3s...they too are EXPENSIVE and I didn't know if that would even work...so I looked at used stuff on craigs list and ebay... I found another possible solution, but not sure if it is "the" right solution...thus my quest for answers. The possible issue is that the tire size is a 9.5 x 24. The wheel (rim) size is the same and I know that the smaller tire is 2" thinner and not as tall as my 11.2s, but the tires are super aggresive and the price is SUPER right...will these work? Can one downgrade in tire size? Will this cause "other" issues that I am unaware of? I cannot get a solid yes or no answer...
They will fit my tractor as I have taken measurements (I have seen these in person and touched this set; they are practically brand new for $300 for both tires and wheels...even has wheel weights) Before I go and hand over money I wanted to double check with you all.... any thoughts????
Option One: Spend the money and get the right size 11.2 x 24 R1 tires (least favorite option as it is the most expensive)
Option Two: Get chains for your current R3 setup (cost is roughly $350-$450 for the set)
Option Three: Go with the smaller/skinnier 9.5 x 24 tires and rock them out... sell them once project is finished. (Most favorite and hoping this is it )
Thanks again,
Raf