6X4 GATOR QUESTION

[PapaG]

i have a 6X4 Gator that i use to get my disabled bod around my 7 acres of hillside hobby farm.

my problem is the tires, Titan Turfmasters. they get punctured alot, and not really effective enough on my terrain. this is an old property and i find nails, roofing screws, fencing stapes and other stuff on my travels.

can anyone reccomend a really tough tire for the Gator???

 

[bczoom]

papag
Before getting new tires, have you tried Slime or other puncture sealant in the tires? For nails and such, it works well.

 

[Tractors4u]

The HDAP tires. It stands for Heavy Duty All Purpose. They are an off road type tire and they are supposed to be more durable than the regular knobby tire. I would assume that with their deeper tread they would also resist punctures better than your current turf tires. They are probably going to run you $50 or $60 each though. That money could be money well spent if you don't have to fool around with flats anymore though. I have the standard knobby tires on my 6X4 and after 11 months of ownership I have yet to have a puncture on them and they are made of pretty soft rubber.

 

[Tractors4u]

I was going to suggest Slime also, but he said that his Turfmasters weren't effective on his property. I would recommend the Slime in the tires, even if you get the new tires. You could still run over something that would puncture the HDAPs. My Gator had a couple of slow leaks when I got it and I went ahead and Slimed all 6 tires and have not had a leak since. I am not sure where it was leaking because I have yet to see any traces of the Slime coming out.

 

[Y2KF250PSD]

I too agree with using Slime.

This stuff works. I had 2 flats on my first HPX before adding the Slime... afterward, I could occasionally see a little green dot on the tread surface. That indicates a hole that the Slime had filled. Which would have been a flat.

It's the first thing I did to the new HPX when I got it.

I also added some to my riding mower which has been forever plagued with leaking tires. Not any more!!

I recommend this stuff. And if you buy it in the gallon jug, it makes adding it easy. One pump of the spout equals one ounce of product so it was easy to know how much I was putting in the tire. They recommend 18-24 ounces per tire for an ATV or riding mower.

It's a bit pricey at $30 a gallon. But flat tires are really a hassle and happen at the most inconvenient times. Who wants a flat tire when you're way out in the woods away from your shop?

 

[Dargo]

Yup, pick your tire and Slime it. I have had so many flats that I actually bought a tire machine and balancer. However, the new wore off of that pretty quick. I used the Slime for "tubeless" tires (it seems to have more black specks in it) and have not had any problem since. Heck, I Slimed everything in my barn...well, everything with tires anyway. The dog was nervous, but I didn't slime him. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I wouldn't want Slime in a high speed (i.e. car tire), but it seems to work great for slow speed off road applications.

Note the earlier mention of the balancer I bought. Don't put Slime in a tire and try to balance it! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif Duh, it won't balance!!

 

[bczoom]

PapaG

Soooo. There seems to be a consensus about using Slime. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Let's go back to your original question for a minute. You said your existing tires aren't effective for your terrain. Is it due to the stuff that's puncturing your tires or are the tires inappropriate for your terrain for traction purposes? If the latter, please provide more info (you mentioned hill). Are you riding in mud, snow, grass, dirt, rocks? Are you looking for a single tire to cover all seasons (some of us swap tires for winter use)?

BTW - Have you considered a 4' magnet hanging off the front bumper a couple inches above the ground? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[PapaG]

sounds like this Slime stuff is the way to go. where do i find it?

bczoom-my land is hillside with terraces for the house and barn. i run on gravel road, grass,, mud, fallen branches, rocks(big and little), high weeds. generations of sloppy owners have left this place a minefield of tire pokers. i was asking if there were tougher tires around than what i have now, to reduce the trips to the tire store. i had 2 tires tubed, next day one is punctured. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[JESSE1]

I have the heavy-duty tires on my 6x4 and so far no flats in three years. Had a slow leak in a front tire but no more problems after adding Slime. Installed it in all the tires. You can get it at Tractor Supply or probably any other farm store.

 

[Y2KF250PSD]

You can find the Slime at WalMart, or most auto stores. I was only able to find the gallon jug at AutoZone, Walmart only had the smaller bottles.

You can also check out www.slime.com to learn more about it.