Zero Turn front tires

[tradosaurus]

My front tires keep losing air (slowly) and I'm tired of putting air in the tires. I have to use a foot pump because the valves are difficult to access.

Anyone use solid tires on the front of their zero turn?

Front Solid Tire Puncture Proof

 

[cjoffutt]

Yes. Had the same issue as you with one of the tires. Replacement them both with solid tires and have been just fine.

However, mine came from Ebay and were less than half the price of your Amazon ones. But they were purchased back in 2020.

 

[WinterDeere]

Call me confused, but the cross-section photo in your amazon link shows a hollow tire. Understood the rubber thickness is greater than an inflatable, but still looks like it relies on some retention of factory-installed air? What happens when it temperature cycles, does it act like an empty gas can?

 

[tradosaurus]

Yes. Had the same issue as you with one of the tires. Replacement them both with solid tires and have been just fine.

However, mine came from Ebay and were less than half the price of your Amazon ones. But they were purchased back in 2020.

The price on Amazon is for 2 tires. But there are cheaper alternatives. Just seeking input.

 

[BigBlue1]

Call me confused, but the cross-section photo in your amazon link shows a hollow tire. Understood the rubber thickness is greater than an inflatable, but still looks like it relies on some retention of factory-installed air? What happens when it temperature cycles, does it act like an empty gas can?

I'd suspect that the rubber thickness provides enough rigidity that the interior of the tire doesn't need to be at pressure.

 

[2manyrocks]

For the cost of those solid tires, I think I'd try tubes first.

 

[BigBlue1]

For the cost of those solid tires, I think I'd try tubes first.

Compared to Tweels those are very cheap...

 

[gstrom99]

Fill them with foam?

 

[LD1]

I think they are technically called a semi-pneumatic.

Meaning they arent solid rubber, but dont take air either.

And to answer your question....most commercial grade zero turns use them. Mt scag included. You will have no issues at all if they are the right size and will appreciate not having to constantly add air

 

[tradosaurus]

Thanks for the input.

I'm trying the Tireject sealant for the two front tires. One 10 oz should service both tires.

If this doesn't hold then I will go to new tires.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

My front tires keep losing air (slowly) and I'm tired of putting air in the tires. I have to use a foot pump because the valves are difficult to access.

Anyone use solid tires on the front of their zero turn?

Another vote for Tireject...

SR

 

[WM75Guy]

My Kubota ZD1211 came with solid tires. Nice not to worry about flats but it does make the ride rougher.

 

[tradosaurus]

My Kubota ZD1211 came with solid tires. Nice not to worry about flats but it does make the ride rougher.

that's another reason I want to try the tire filler.

 

[4570Man]

Another vote for Tireject...

SR

Tireject was a total fail for me. I put it in a skid steer tire that had about 5 pin hole leaks and it didn’t stop any of them. Then since my tire was still leaking and I was going to have to do something else anyway I thought maybe the pin hole was too small to seal and it would work better with a bigger hole. So I ran a reamer from a plug kit through on of the holes and rolled it down so the sealer could reach it. That didn’t work either.

 

[Little Red Tractor]

Semi-pneumatic is the proper term. The flex a bit with normal weight of items such as ZT mowers and should give long service life. Heavier machines will likely wreck them in a hurry.

 

[dahogman]

I have a 2008 JD Z810A with semi pneumatics 1500 hours no problems. I've also got 2 Cub Cadet Tanks with air tires, they suck. I'm constantly having issues with them. I prefer the semi pneumatics.

 

[GeneV]

My front tires keep losing air (slowly) and I'm tired of putting air in the tires. I have to use a foot pump because the valves are difficult to access.

Anyone use solid tires on the front of their zero turn?

Front Solid Tire Puncture Proof

Every commercial outfit around here swaps them out for flat-free fronts.

 

[prestond]

My front tires keep losing air (slowly) and I'm tired of putting air in the tires. I have to use a foot pump because the valves are difficult to access.

Anyone use solid tires on the front of their zero turn?

Front Solid Tire Puncture Proof

I had the same issue with my Zero Turn. I found a tire place nearby that filled the tires. It was much cheaper than purchasing 'flat free' tires for me.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Tireject was a total fail for me. I put it in a skid steer tire that had about 5 pin hole leaks and it didn’t stop any of them. Then since my tire was still leaking and I was going to have to do something else anyway I thought maybe the pin hole was too small to seal and it would work better with a bigger hole. So I ran a reamer from a plug kit through on of the holes and rolled it down so the sealer could reach it. That didn’t work either.

Why not just a plug?

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

I have a 2008 JD Z810A with semi pneumatics 1500 hours no problems. I've also got 2 Cub Cadet Tanks with air tires, they suck. I'm constantly having issues with them. I prefer the semi pneumatics.

I put tubes in everything. Not vehicles that go on the road. But, a few of them have tubes. One sitting beside me has had tubes since 92 when I got it. Have not had to fiddle with it.