Tires 2542 lug tires

[LBrown59]

Thanks Broncsfan. Those are good prices. I think I will order some.

JSharp, part of where I will be pulling my tow behind bush hog can be swampy so I think I need to go with the biggest ones I can.

Now for an extra set of rims. Do I need to go to my CC dealer for those? Anybody know how much I can expect to pay?

Why do you need an extra set of rims?

 

[LBrown59]

JSharp, part of where I will be pulling my tow behind bush hog can be swampy so
* I think I need to go with the biggest ones I can.

* Nope you want to go narrower than the 9.5 turfs that's on it now.
Turf tires are floating tires
and will spin on swampy surfaces..
Putting a wider lug tire on will increase the floation ability of the ag and cause it to spin easier just like the turf does.

Thr 8.5 has a better chance of cutting through the swampy surface than does the 10.5.

 

[nbtvee6]

Thanks Jbrown. I understand now. I had it backwards.

I need an extra set of rims so that I can swap tires depending on what I am doing without having to buy a tire changer. I have a very well manicured lawn that I spend lots of time, energy, and money on and do not want to ruin it with AG tires.

Thanks guys, I swear, I love the internet.

 

[LBrown59]

Thanks Jbrown. I understand now. I had it backwards.

I need an extra set of rims so that I can swap tires depending on what I am doing without having to buy a tire changer. I have a very well manicured lawn that I spend lots of time, energy, and money on and do not want to ruin it with AG tires.

Thanks guys, I swear, I love the internet.

Ben running my bx23 with AGs all over my yard for 4 summers now and lawn damage hasn't been a problem.
If AG tires on a bx23 Sub Compact in 4 wheel drive with the BH and a FEL on it don't hurt the yard I'm sure a little ole lighter 2 wheel drive CC 2500 series garden tractor with AGs on the rear hain't gonna hurt the yard.

 

[micman32]

I have 23x8.50x12 on my 2518. I was told by the dealer this was the replacement size for the turfs. Traction is great and have had no problems.

Michael

 

[LBrown59]

More on the subject of wide VS narrow tire.
Machine Builders Network

 

[LBrown59]

I put wide snow tires on a 71 ford pick up and made it helpless.
Years before I had a 65 VW that I put tall narrow snow tires on.
What it wouldn't go through it would hop over.

 

[ducati996]

Guys, those of you who have lug tires for your 2500 series help me out. I cannot find on the Carlisle website where there are any 23x9.5x12 lug tires. Everything I see is 23x10.5x12. Would those fit?

Where did you get yours? I have checked Northern Tool, TSC, and ASC. No dice...

We have the same rear rim 7.5" wide, and the 23 x 10 - 12 asks for a 8.5" wide. But long story short is yes they will fit and operate perfectly fine (see pictures). Never had an issue with the turf being ruined either, of course I dont go on the grass when it is really wet, and im towing something. Go with at least a 4ply tire, you might be able to find a 6 ply as well. helps with weight load and reduces flats the more plys you have.


www.carlisletire.com

www.tiresunlimited.com

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[LBrown59]

narrow for digging
wide for floating

 

[JIMDALTON]

A 23 10.50X12 WILL WORK. Some imports are smaller than the Carlisle. There are some six ply Deestone brand that are closer to the size of the 23 950x12 on ebay see item:
23/10.50x12 JOHN DEERE TIRES GRAVELY CLIMB HILLS on eBay Slightly Unusual, Weird Stuff, Everything Else
23/10.50x12 JOHN DEERE TIRES GRAVELY CLIMB HILLS on eBay Slightly Unusual, Weird Stuff, Everything Else
Hope this helps jim Have worked around tires for 50 yr