The closest I seem to be coming with appropriate tire diameters for a 4wd cut are the BKT tires. They offer a rear to replace 11.2x24 called an 11.2xR24 . This rear will fit on a 9" rim so no problem there. However trying to find the alternative 7x16 fronts appears more problematic. The closest to that with the radial tire is 260/70 R16. According to the BKT tire sight, this front seems to require an 8" wide rim . I do not think the traditional 7x16 is mounted on an 8" rim however. This tire would seem to fit on a rim designed for an R4 but the rims on the tractor I'm looking at that hold an R4 are 15" and no BKT radial tire seems to be 15". Firestone does not seem to make the smaller radials. I could have missed something because I am not good at this internet research stuff so the quest continues.
What are these tires and where can I get them
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Zebrafive
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The R is for radial. The W is for wet, it will not be wider, but deeper lugs for wet conditions.
You are correct in that the "W" means wet. However they do appear wider as the 7x16 R1 crossover tire (260/70 R16) is calling for an 8" rim. I do not think the current 7x16 R1 is mounted on n 8" rim. I'd like to be wrong on that account as it would make this tire acquisition a lot easier.
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The tires for the 2 Deutz tractors I've had/have were Continental and Pirelli. I think Pirelli is now Trelleborg. Both I had/ have are radials. And you're right. They are wider and flat across the pulling surface. They don't rip up grass like regular ag tires when turning.
You may be able to find what you're looking for at Continental Premium Rear Tractor Tires from NebraskaTire
I think Continental has built an ag tire plant in Iowa and the new name is Mitas. I have now a Deutz Fahr Agrofarm 100 with a Stoll loader. When feeding cattle in wet conditions both these tire brands stay on top of the soil with minimum damage unlike regular ag tires that cut ruts and go down in the soil. My 100 has 34's on the rear and 28's on the front. The 34's are 19.5 inches wide which helps them stay on top of the soil and doesn't destroy grass. I forget what the front tire width is but they are the same style as the rear and get the same results in wet conditions.
You may be able to find what you're looking for at Continental Premium Rear Tractor Tires from NebraskaTire
I think Continental has built an ag tire plant in Iowa and the new name is Mitas. I have now a Deutz Fahr Agrofarm 100 with a Stoll loader. When feeding cattle in wet conditions both these tire brands stay on top of the soil with minimum damage unlike regular ag tires that cut ruts and go down in the soil. My 100 has 34's on the rear and 28's on the front. The 34's are 19.5 inches wide which helps them stay on top of the soil and doesn't destroy grass. I forget what the front tire width is but they are the same style as the rear and get the same results in wet conditions.
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Titan's site lists a 200/70R16, English equivalent 7.50R16, that fits on 6.0 inch wide rims. The tire is a R-1W and is sold branded Goodyear. List price is $835.52. None of the radials come cheap. Load rating is 1480 pounds at 35 psi.
Thanks RFB. Nice looking tire. I seem to be running into another problem. I just want to replace the fronts. The 11.2x24 R1 bias tire currently on the tractor is 43and1/2" tall. The ag fronts are about 30". There is a ratio one must keep for a 4wd tractor. The loaded radius for the radial tire is a little over 14" as they seem to "squat" down a little more. The tires you are showing me are 33" tall but I'm not sure if the loaded radius is used for the front back ratio or just the tire diameter.. I am not sure if I am exceeding the ratio with this tall of a front. Also, this is a mix of bias and radial I'm planning but since this is not a road tractor, I'm thinking its ok. I forget the term used for the front back ratio (run on? roll out?) but I need to discover this info as well and how to figure it.
Zebrafive
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You want 1 1/2 to 4% lead for the front tires vs the rear. Use rolling circumference of the tires.
