A really dumb rear tire question but need to ask...

[2458n]

When you did not put them there; 24 cuts would be a bit much. I have a ford 8n that I used to plow snow with in 1977 and ran over a fence T post. Tomorrow I will use the same tractor-tire to plow our 3 inch first snow of the year. Still wish I had not cut the tire lug.

 

[JWR]

Any pictures of these cuts?

Not a dumb question at all. Being THAT new you really ought to point out the cuts to the dealer and ask for his comments. You have a lot in vested in that machine and NO reason to be bashful asking !! Sixdogs was right -- if you could put a few picts of the tire in question on here there are many of us who could give you better opinions. My few sight-unseen comments are: The tires on the 4608 are probably 16.9x30. Those are strong heavy tires and, as others said, if the cut does not go into the body of the tire there is probably no serious concern. If the cuts are cuts (as opposed to being missing chunks) they probably came from sharp metal or glass and will never matter. If thumbnail sized chunks are missing it's more likely they were spinning under load and caught on a sharp object, stone or whatever. Upload a picture if you can. Good luck !

 

[PhysAssist]

Hi Everyone and Thanks so very much for the great ideas and support!!

Just thought I'd update... After reading the replies by experienced tractor owners, I decided to let the cut tire thing go. Then I went out to do chores and the tractor was sitting so I could actually look at it and realized it had 24 fairly deep cuts to the lugs. So my little mind said, on the one hand, far wiser than I have told me it doesn't matter. But the part of me that believes in honesty got a little ticked off.

Bad thing when I get that way. My late husband used to say one would think I'd been walking in tiger pooh, cause I get pretty 'confident'...

Anyway, I decided to write a polite, but firm, email to the salesman. I explained that I work very hard to practice full disclosure in all of my business practices and always a bit stunned when I find someone who doesn't. Also said I didn't buy a fairly new, 94 hours, tractor because I didn't want to be looking for parts, tires, etc. Plus, I thought the company had a better reputation for customer service...

Well, just thought I'd let you know, there is a new tire on order and they will be making a farm call and installing it when it arrives.

Just wanted to let you all know and thank you again for your wisdom and support. It's very much appreciated!!

Take care everyone, stay safe on those amazing machines and I truly hope life always treats you kindly!

Hi Ms Tinker,

It's really nice to hear that someone out there is standing behind their product and their word, also that someone (you) can stand up for what is right and make it stick!

The ironic thing about your problem (and again, I'm so glad it will only be a ahort-term one) is that while you are having an issue because there are cuts on the lugs of your tires, I'm planning on using a hot knife to male (strategic, I hope) cuts/grooves into mine on purpose- to improve out traction in the snow.

There is a thread on here about that too.

Welcome to TBN, God bless, and congratulations on both your new tractor and your soon to new tire!
Thomas

 

[JWR]

Hi Ms Tinker,

It's really nice to hear that someone out there is standing behind their product and their word, also that someone (you) can stand up for what is right and make it stick!

The ironic thing about your problem (and again, I'm so glad it will only be a ahort-term one) is that while you are having an issue because there are cuts on the lugs of your tires, I'm planning on using a hot knife to male (strategic, I hope) cuts/grooves into mine on purpose- to improve out traction in the snow.

There is a thread on here about that too.

Welcome to TBN, God bless, and congratulations on both your new tractor and your soon to new tire!
Thomas

Oh Dear Good Grief !! For heavens sake do not go cutting notches in your tires !!! I did that when I was 5 years old but ever since then I knew better. Whatever it is you are trying to do needs some adult supervision (unless you are joking....) Chains would be your best bet for better snow traction. The original post on this was about a MF 4608 which is a big farm tractor and I don't think there is much of a relationship that would justify calling it irony !