Zebrafive
Super Member
What do you mean by getting the tires widened? Is it a different wider ag variety? If so do you have the size? Thanks for all of the replies. They have really helped.
I am sure he meant the track width, not tire width. That being said, sometimes with a loader there will be a max tread width (front axle) that is specified (for my JD it's 71"). So be sure to check that before going to the widest possible front tread setting. For rears, the wider the track setting the more stable (but I set mine to match the front to keep everything the same overall width). I don't have hills to deal with.
Also, there may be optional larger tires, still R1s, that can be ordered when buying new. Worth checking. Maybe radials too. Like a 13.6-24 vs a 12.4-24. Get them now, since the gearing front to rear has to be set up for the tire sizes originally equipped
One thing not mentioned is rear ballast; as in on the three point hitch. This takes weight off the front tires/axle. Think of a teeter-totter. The rear tires/axle are the pivot point and weight on the three point "lifts" the front axle/ loader. So with three point ballast your front tires will "see" less weight.