Tires 1610D Tires

Crog · Dec 28, 2002

Just wondering about the availabililty of replacement tires. Fronts are 5x14, and rears are 8.3x22.

I gather that these are not likely to be stocked by the local tire shop or tractor supply. Are there other sizes that are easier to get that would fit these rims?

Do my tires have tubes?

I would just like to know for future reference.

Thanks,
Jeff

reb · Dec 28, 2002

I bought a couple of the 5x14 tires from a local Firestone dealer (search through the previous posts for the part number). They were not stocked locally, but came in a few days. As I remember, my rear tires are the same size as yours. I saw them on the Firestone website.

The fronts have tubes and I am pretty sure the rears do, also.

Since you tractor is 4WD, you must maintain the proper diameter ratios if you change sizes. From what I gathered while trying to find the 5x14s, you will have to change rim sizes if you want to change tire sizes.

reb

kayssupply · Dec 28, 2002

If you find the 5x14s let us all know. If you don't ,I can put you on a waiting list I have for the next shipment I get. Send me your name and email address on the message service here.

Anonymous Poster · Dec 29, 2002

I know firestone makes 22inch back tires not sure if they are 8.3 or 9.5. a yanmar dealer near me had bought some to put on 1610D. its seems most homeowners loved the size of the tractor but thought the origanal rice tires would tear up there lawn. they are turf tires

YanmarFever · Dec 29, 2002

are 6x 14 out of the question?
does that throw the ratio off to much?
because they are a always in stock.
Ern.<><

kayssupply · Dec 29, 2002

Several people have used the 6x14s. They haven't been on long enough to know if they hurt or not. I have always been told, if you have to miss match sizes you want the front to be the larger rather than the rear. They say it is better for the front to pull rather than be pushed. ( Don't ask me who
" they " are ).

DavesTractor · Dec 29, 2002

Firestone Ag wrote an article about this. The front should lead the back by 0% to 3% if I recall correctly.

A 6.00-12 is the same heigth as a 5-14 (although different brands with exact numbering are slightly different), but you would have to have wheels made to fit the bolt pattern with the correct offset to clear the steering knuckle. It probably wouldn't be too expensive to do through a company like Hey Wheel. About the time I decide to do this kaysupply always comes through with more 5-14's so I've never pursued it.

Anonymous Poster · Dec 29, 2002

I am also looking for rear tires for a 1610. Since mine is a 2 wheel drive tractor, lag or lead is not important. I would like turf tires since the rice tires are very aggressive on the soil. So far, no one has come up with information that helps. I keep hearing these tires are available, but not information that confirms this. Size is 8.3x22. Anyone with availability please comment.

Thanks,
Gary

kayssupply · Dec 29, 2002

I am calling to check on my 5x14 shipment tomorrow, I'll ask about the 8.3x22. I seem to recall them being on the list. I had Hey make some wheels and put 16" very wide tires on a tractor. They were really neat.

Anonymous Poster · Dec 29, 2002

The Firestone turf tires mentioned above are 9.5x22, however, since you can fudge a little with the 2wd they do sell an 8.3x24 turf type tire. Not sure, but you might have the extra room for the 2 inches in height. It has a diamond tread most commonly seen on a compactor. I attached a picture.

I also found a place in Kansas that has them slightly used or new take-off's for about $100 each - might be worth a call. Their website is http://www.tiretown.com/diamond.htm

DavesTractor · Dec 29, 2002

The 8.3-22 rice tires are available via Firestone. If I were you with a 2wd and wanting turfs, I would have Hey Wheel build some wide rims that would fit a common size turf tire. It would look cool as well. Generally when you switch from ag tires to turf or to R4s you have to change rims.

Inspector507 · Dec 29, 2002

I have 9.5-22 Turfs on my YM1700 and a set of 8.3/8-24 Rice tires for snow mounted on separate rims. Just change them out when needed.

Jerry

Anonymous Poster · Dec 30, 2002

I talked to my dealer today about turf tires. He told me they were available but they required the present rear rims be modifed by widening them. He told me he had a company available to widen my rims to accept wider turfs but that the total for rims and tires (rears only) would run about $600.

No wonder few people pursue this option.

Gary

Inspector507 · Dec 30, 2002

The tires are not cheap by any means........but the rice tires are already mounted, so have new rims made to accept the turfs. It may be a good selling feature to have both if you ever decide to sell. It was for me, when I bought mine. "2 SETS OF TIRES??? Sure, you gotta deal"

kayssupply · Dec 30, 2002

Like the inspector says. You can have both sets for that price.
Hey Wheel can make you new rims cheap enough to get by for $600 or less.

BrettW · Jan 2, 2003

Anyone know the web site for Hey Wheel? thanks , bw

Anonymous Poster · Jan 2, 2003

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htiek126 · Jan 2, 2003

Will the diamond tread tires at tiretown.com make good turf tires? Are they rounded or do they have flat surface for ground contact? Are they made for powered wheels or just for trailer wheels? The price is very tempting...

alvanko · Jan 2, 2003

I have diamond tread on my Mitsubishi . They are kind of round but have very good traction on grass and, with chains, good traction on snow .For a "wider flatter " foot print , let a little air out .