Tires Turf vs. R4 Tires

[dragoneggs]

turfs for mowing grass... R4s for playing in the dirt.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Thats why I bought the tractor with R-4's. Looked like a tractor. The turfs make it look like a oversized riding mower. LOL

turfs for mowing grass... R4s for playing in the dirt.

I bought these on a B2320 and it looked so cool and I hated them because they loped across pavement instead of rolled.

 

[Monster5601]

Turfs are pretty good all around until they get in the mud, then not so good.

I found that out when my dealer delivery my ZD232 mower a couple years ago. After getting stuck a few times I switch the tires over to R4s, never got stuck again. I have not noticed the R4s tearing up the turf but I also live rural and have the typical rural type lawn.

 

[6Burgh]

I got a good laugh out of this. :drink: I guess that is the same reason why loud vacuum cleaners sell better too.

Only thing I like loud is music, mine not our kids, and the our surround sound system.

 

[like2wheel]

turfs for mowing grass... R4s for playing in the dirt.

Isn't that obvious?

Given that most people don't want to change tires or tractors when the surface changes, I think the whole point of this discussion is to help people decide what is the best compromise for their situation.

 

[jackl]

I had a B7510 with turfs and recently bought a B2920 with R4s. In fact, the desire to switch to R4s drove my decision to trade in my 7510 rather than pay $1,000 for 4 R4 tires and rims. As most who have had both will say, you can tear up a lawn just as easily with turf tires if the grass is wet, you mow in 4WD and turn sharp. I have no regrets in going with the R4s and they work for mowing, FEL work and moving snow which we get a lot of. They are the tire of choice for FEL work as they are stiffer and more durable. I can't tell you how many front wheel flats I had with the turfs and no matter how many times I fixed them thay always leaked. I eventually put in tubes.

 

[dragoneggs]

Isn't that obvious?

Given that most people don't want to change tires or tractors when the surface changes, I think the whole point of this discussion is to help people decide what is the best compromise for their situation.

Agreed... so what do you do most... or what is most important to you? Sorry to be blunt, I am usually more diplomatic but this is what is boils down to in my mind. I posted after many others provided more in depth analysis. I can do that too and repeat what others have said.

 

[dragoneggs]

I had a B7510 with turfs and recently bought a B2920 with R4s. In fact, the desire to switch to R4s drove my decision to trade in my 7510 rather than pay $1,000 for 4 R4 tires and rims. As most who have had both will say, you can tear up a lawn just as easily with turf tires if the grass is wet, you mow in 4WD and turn sharp. I have no regrets in going with the R4s and they work for mowing, FEL work and moving snow which we get a lot of. They are the tire of choice for FEL work as they are stiffer and more durable. I can't tell you how many front wheel flats I had with the turfs and no matter how many times I fixed them thay always leaked. I eventually put in tubes.

Yep, I believe tubes are the way to go on your fronts... talking about small diameters (like a BX) that take a lot of abuse.

 

[like2wheel]

Agreed... so what do you do most... or what is most important to you? Sorry to be blunt, I am usually more diplomatic but this is what is boils down to in my mind. I posted after many others provided more in depth analysis. I can do that too and repeat what others have said.

But your post wants to end the conversation with the obvious, when in practice its not that simple. One might be less of a compromise to do the other duty than the other tire is, & I'm interested in hearing more experiences from people that have actually used both in similar situations.

And snow is another dimension that isn't covered by any of the generalizations, but sometimes is just as important to the decision.

 

[npalen]

Someone needs to invent a combination turf/lug tire. Increase or decrease the tire pressure and it converts from one to the other. Maybe they already make them for Hummers?