Wider front tires M7040 Kubota

[foreman Etexas]

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Looks good

 

[gatorguy7]

Another happy customer from Miller Tire. Here's a side by side comparison for any future readers.

 

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Where can I find a cross over for the 7x16 R1 or do they even make a radial tire for this size?

 

[sixdogs]

Where can I find a cross over for the 7x16 R1 or do they even make a radial tire for this size?

I don't recall a radial in that size. Even so, the gain would be so small as to not matter enough for a maker to want to produce one. As well, since that tire is not that high of a demand item, it's not likely you'll see one in the future.

You could go with a bigger front tire if you matched it to the correct bigger size rear but that may be to much tire for the tractor's HP to use and wounld't be a good idea. I think I have that 7x16 tire size on a Kubota and just live with it. On an M7040 Kubota that has a bigger odd size like this, I left the front bias tires on and just put radial rears on. This is no problem with smaller ag tires and JD has done it before on their 5000 series. That's where I got the idea.

 

[ptsg]

I don't recall a radial in that size. Even so, the gain would be so small as to not matter enough for a maker to want to produce one. As well, since that tire is not that high of a demand item, it's not likely you'll see one in the future.

You could go with a bigger front tire if you matched it to the correct bigger size rear but that may be to much tire for the tractor's HP to use and wounld't be a good idea. I think I have that 7x16 tire size on a Kubota and just live with it. On an M7040 Kubota that has a bigger odd size like this, I left the front bias tires on and just put radial rears on. This is no problem with smaller ag tires and JD has done it before on their 5000 series. That's where I got the idea.

R1 radial tires are used on this side of the pond on tractors starting at 25 hp and hp. HP is not an issue. It's just not common in the US to use Radials on tractors smaller than 75hp or so.

Here are a couple of Kubotas on radials:

And a Kioti:

 

[sixdogs]

ptsg--Thank you. I never knew small tractors got radials there. Great idea.

 

[ptsg]

ptsg--Thank you. I never knew small tractors got radials there. Great idea.

Being that we drive the tractors a lot on the roads, these radials last longer and provide a better ride. Along with all the other advantages of radials, like better flotation, traction, better resistance to punctures, etc.

 

[sixdogs]

I put radials on all four wheels if I can get them but even rears only give a terrific increase in pulling power and reduction in compaction. It really is amazing.

 

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R1 radial tires are used on this side of the pond on tractors starting at 25 hp and hp. HP is not an issue. It's just not common in the US to use Radials on tractors smaller than 75hp or so.

Here are a couple of Kubotas on radials:

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And a Kioti:



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Wish we could get those sizes here.

 

[ptsg]

Wish we could get those sizes here.

I believe they are slowly getting more popular up there. However, these get expensive really fast but then again, will last longer.