Comparison R4's or Turf tires?

[Deadman]

Greg,
Check out the link posted at the top of this page by teg

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/193438-cutting-groving-siping-r-4-a.html

EXACTLY where I got the idea from! :thumbsup:
Thanks for other members here!

 

[Nuru]

I actually have both and use my Turfs much more than my R4's. But my turfs are Turf specials and are much wider than standard Turfs. The Grooving technique seems like a very good idea. i may have to try that with my R4s, and see how it works. I also need to get some hub spacers to increase the stance of the rear wheels. The 3520 Cab is much more stable at 66" and wider stance on the rear axle.

 

[blueman]

I have turf tires on my New Holland. They have been just fine in snow , dirt, loader work. They are more agressive than turfs on a small lawn tractor. Of course I do have to engage 4wd more often than someone with ag tires would. Not a big deal though, and I can finish mow with no damage. I do not regret my choice.

 

[Deadman]

I just grooved my R4 ties, and the traction MORE THAN DOUBLED. These tires are simply amazing now. :thumbsup:

 

[RoyJackson]

I just grooved my R4 ties, and the traction MORE THAN DOUBLED. These tires are simply amazing now. :thumbsup:

Groovy!

 

[Johndeere3720]

I have used R1s R3s and R4s and have learned a lot from them. My Yanmar has R1 tires, no they are not rice paddy tires, it is a domestic model tractor. They are great in the mud, working in the dirt, and on gravel. But whe nit comes to the wet Oreon snow, they are awful. R4s are great for load capacity and hold up the best, I have got R3s to go almost flat when doing loader work, the R4s are much more for loader work over anything, that is why contractors and landscapers prefer them. They wer very well on pavement. I have got stuck with all three different tire, the R1s were probably the worst since they dug in really deep very fast. R3 tires loose their grip first for traction, they only have the small gaps between tread so they will pack with dirt and when you run tem on pavement you get a big mess. R1s and R4s are self cleaning for the most part and much cleaner on pavement. In your case sine only R3s and R4s are available I would opt for R4 tires, you get the best of both worlds. They must be good, Deere doesnt even offer R1s for their 2x20 or 1 series tractors.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

R4s are self cleaning for the most part and much cleaner on pavement.

Uh...you should see our driveway...

 

[Nuru]

I just grooved my R4 ties, and the traction MORE THAN DOUBLED. These tires are simply amazing now. :thumbsup:

DMan, please posts some pics!

 

[Don87]

DMan, please posts some pics!

Heres a thread on the subject:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/193438-cutting-groving-siping-r-4-a.html

 

[Nuru]

Thanks Don!