Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow

[skyhook]

Those are starting to look like turf tires, isn't that strange.

 

[Danny C]

Those are starting to look like turf tires, isn't that strange.

Turf tires with the strength and durability and puncture resistance of R4s......

 

[skyhook]

Turf tires with the strength and durability and puncture resistance of R4s......

:thumbsup:

 

[Garandman]

Those are starting to look like turf tires, isn't that strange.

Or, not but the grooves do help in snow.

 

[busy dad]

I know that Siped tires are great for stopping in wet and icy conditions . they should be a plus on 2WD tractors also,

 

[Bradbilt]

Has anyone used any tires like the BKT 461? Was thinking they would do much better in the snow than the standard R4 tires. I wanted more traction than a Turf tire would offer but didn't want the large lug of the 4R to tear up turf .So far the 461s have have GREAT on the turf ,not tearing or marring it. As much as don't want it to snow, I can't wait to try them(even though I have no gauge of the difference between them and the bald R4s that Came on the tractor) The goodyear 1/2 tread long bar short bars on the rear DO mar up turf pretty bad really bad on turns. Don't get me wrong the tires are Fully loaded, have dual weights and I also have a 1400lb weight box on the 3pt hitch. But even with 3000lbs hanging off the loader, the fronts do ZERO damage. Even if speeding around in turns the front don't tear up the turf

 

[skyhook]

Man, those are some nice tires.

 

[Danny C]

Has anyone used any tires like the BKT 461? Was thinking they would do much better in the snow than the standard R4 tires. I wanted more traction than a Turf tire would offer but didn't want the large lug of the 4R to tear up turf .So far the 461s have have GREAT on the turf ,not tearing or marring it. As much as don't want it to snow, I can't wait to try them(even though I have no gauge of the difference between them and the bald R4s that Came on the tractor) The goodyear 1/2 tread long bar short bars on the rear DO mar up turf pretty bad really bad on turns. Don't get me wrong the tires are Fully loaded, have dual weights and I also have a 1400lb weight box on the 3pt hitch. But even with 3000lbs hanging off the loader, the fronts do ZERO damage. Even if speeding around in turns the front don't tear up the turf

Great looking tires! I think they would have been a better tire for my tractor and application and would have saved me the trouble fo grooving mine. On the bright side, I finally got to use my newly grooved tires and have to say it was a big improvement even in the wet, heavy snow we go (but only accumilated to 4"). Was definatley worth doing.

 

[kenb1023]

Has anyone used any tires like the BKT 461? Was thinking they would do much better in the snow than the standard R4 tires. I wanted more traction than a Turf tire would offer but didn't want the large lug of the 4R to tear up turf .So far the 461s have have GREAT on the turf ,not tearing or marring it. As much as don't want it to snow, I can't wait to try them(even though I have no gauge of the difference between them and the bald R4s that Came on the tractor) The goodyear 1/2 tread long bar short bars on the rear DO mar up turf pretty bad really bad on turns. Don't get me wrong the tires are Fully loaded, have dual weights and I also have a 1400lb weight box on the 3pt hitch. But even with 3000lbs hanging off the loader, the fronts do ZERO damage. Even if speeding around in turns the front don't tear up the turf

What did those set you back if you don't mind my asking? Really good looking tread. I think they will do good in the dirt and mud.

 

[Bradbilt]

Don't quote me but I think they were $240 each