I have noticed that it's easier to find pivot tires in 11.2x24 a lot cheaper than "tractor" tires in the same size. Would there be any problem doing so, as long as they have a standard V-shaped tread pattern and a high enough load rating? I know where I can get some new ones for less than $160 each, but have yet to find out what tread they have. However, having done research on prices in the past it sure would seem to be a money saver. Just curious if anyone else has tried this.
Pivot tires on a compact tractor
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Haha, good one!
Sportsman762
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If this tractor is 4wd I would be concerned that the outside diameter of the pivot tires would be significantly larger than the outside diameter of the equivalent tractor tire. This is very hard on the 4wd drivetrain. If it is a 2wd Then I do not see why it would be a major problem. However I am not a tire expert.
LD1
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Odd that the 11.2x24 irrigation tire weighs 60 lbs and the 11.2x24 4-ply tractor tire is 100lbs.
That alone would concern me. The tractor tire having almost twice the rubber, thats what I would do.
That alone would concern me. The tractor tire having almost twice the rubber, thats what I would do.
madmax12
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He could get the cheaper one, and then applying your signature move:
".........there is only one way to find out."
"Ok, hold my beer and watch this..........":laughing:
Video it, and post his findings.
What do you think?
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Also given that they are 6 ply irrigation tires and 4 ply tractor tires, there must be almost 50% less rubber in them. Likely they aren't build for heavy traction, only weight handling with very little needed traction to move the irrigation pipes.
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There is a fair amount of discussion about this subject on several forums. Nebraska Tire advertises some of their$255 11.2x38 6ply Indus R1 tires for tractor or irrigation systems. One forum pointed out an irrigation line full of H20 can weigh 9000# and pivot tires are "An irrigation tire designed to have a strong yet flexable sidewall to handle the twisting force applied to it,( as opposed to a rotational torque) A heavy load rating and a hard tread compound to resist wear and sunlight exposure"
Honestly, from everything I've read, I can't see a single reason not to use them on a tractor ( except maybe road speed) and haven't found a tractor user that had issues.
Honestly, from everything I've read, I can't see a single reason not to use them on a tractor ( except maybe road speed) and haven't found a tractor user that had issues.
I'm not trying to be a smart-aleck, but is there a particular reason why you think the pivot tires would be significantly larger than tractor tires?
Do you happen to have links to any of those discussions that you mentioned? I've done some Google searching without much luck.
