Tires 3525 Mahindra front tire/rims

[Jerry Hotdog]

I have a Mahindra 3525 two wheel drive with FEL. The 4.5 X 16 rims & (6.? X 16 Tires) are too thin and light weight when operating with the FEL. This tractor has a very heavy duty front end that could/should easily support larger rims & tires. However, I have no idea what would fit it.
Does anyone know if the bolt and center hole pattern is comparable to other tractor rims? Or, is there another avenue I can take? I have run the tires off the rims several times while making sharp turns, even with the FEL empty. When I do fill the bucket, the front tires look like they are ready to burst. I have attempted to keep more psi to compensate, but that tends to increase the tire and rim separation.
Can I place a lager rim & tire on this tractor? If so, what ones will fit?
Thank you kindly.

 

[lilhoo]

I have the same tractor and have often pondered the same question as you.

 

[CowboyRon]

I had the same problem on my 4025 when I picked up a 6' bale.

 

[721h354]

Good news! The lug and hub pattern is very common. I have sold these rims to individuals with both Ford 3000's and Massey 135's, so a wider, more robust rim that would work for either of these would work for the 3325 / 3525. Just my $.02

 

[CowboyRon]

Good news! The lug and hub pattern is very common. I have sold these rims to individuals with both Ford 3000's and Massey 135's, so a wider, more robust rim that would work for either of these would work for the 3325 / 3525. Just my $.02

Thanks for the info.

 

[Sysop]

I've also heard the brand of tire matters allot. I've heard the TITAN branded tires used on many of the Mahindras are rather weak in the sidewalls when compared to the same tire by Goodyear or others and get weaker with age moreso than other brands. The sidewall rigidity matters most when running a FEL, so it might be an avenue worth investigating.