Tire Longevity

[Spudland_Dave]

Preferably the best of both worlds (cheap and long lasting).

LOL....those 2 words can not be used in the same sentence.... Tires back in the Day DID last longer because the manufacturer put better quality tires on back in the day...today we see all sorts of offshore/cheapie tires as OEM.

I think there is a huge movement towards replaceable items vs durable items..

While I can sorta agree with you, I see it like this....there is a huge movement towards "lower initial purchase price"...in other words, sell it cheaper then your competitor and let the consumer deal with it. On something like a tractor, a Tire is an easy place for a MFG to save a few bucks...Same goes for anything from a Refrigerator to a Welder...If you want something to last, spend more up front.

 

[keyman1202]

I need some hints on these pics ...tires are on a Yanmar 17

I do not know what is causing this...someone suggested low tire pressure.... but dont really think..
thanks, M

 

[SPYDERLK]

Chains?

 

[Soundguy]

I need some hints on these pics ...tires are on a Yanmar 17

I do not know what is causing this...someone suggested low tire pressure.... but dont really think..
thanks, M

they there when you deflate it? does it feel soft or hard there?

soundguy

 

[keyman1202]

No not from chains... and yes they are there if I deflate and inflate... spots? they feel same as tire...
someone at tire place thought they were separating.... dont know..
tractor was refurb..and tires were new when I got it last year. have dont box blading and bushhogging..with it.. and have had trouble keeping the three-point mounts from hitting corners of tires... but that is the inside corners... not these outside ones.

 

[lawn_king]

I use turfs and have worn out several sets of carlisle fronts, they last me approximately 400 hours.

 

[Johndeere3720]

My yanmar has 20-30% tread left on the front tires with 1000 hours. I should replace them soon. The rears though look new with another 20 years of life left. I think my fronts wore out since the tractor was in 4x4 a lot and did lots of pulling. I should get tires before the snow comes. My yanmar does minor dirt work, mowing, and driveway grading and someday land clearing. And it lives in a heated garage.

 

[Ken45101]

It might be a good idea to measure the tread depth on new tires so that we have some idea of how worn they become. I might have more tread wear than I realize.

Ken

 

[ultrarunner]

I really think modern tires lack the longevity of yesteryear.

Some of my equipment is from the 1920's and 30's and I'm always amazed how well 50 year old tires hold up around the farm and with my antique cars...

I've got a farm utility trailer with 6.00-16 Goodyear AG tires bought in 1959 and I think I add air once every 5 years or so... maybe, it's because all of the old tires are tube-type and many have rim liners...

I'm driving a Model A right now that has a set of Montgomery Wards Blackwall Tires I bought in 1973... never a problem and no age cracking either.

We have sent a man to the moon... you'd think we could have improved upon tire design too!

I've got a "New" 4-year old trailer and the OEM tires are cracking everywhere... it's a shame.

 

[Ken45101]

I've got a "New" 4-year old trailer and the OEM tires are cracking everywhere... it's a shame.

Where were those tires made? Brand? I haven't seen a problem that bad.

Ken