Tires Bar Tread versus turf tires?

J_J · Aug 26, 2005

Hi Stray, I believe that on the bar tires, the bar should point toward the front. That is the way they point on ever tractor I have ever seen, included PT.

See post # 720991

pajoube · Aug 26, 2005

David,
The TSC tire, good/bad or other?
PJ

KentT · Aug 26, 2005

( David,
The TSC tire, good/bad or other?
PJ )

One caution on these -- make sure you're getting at least 4-ply rated tires. That's what came on them originally. Most are 2-ply rated...

IMO, 2-ply tires do not have a strong enough sidewall to hold up on the front, where the stress of a loaded bucket ends up, along with the PT-pucker weight transfer from the rear... IMO, you need tires rated for well over 1,000 lbs of load each....

I've searched all over trying to find affordable 23x10.50x12 6-ply lug (R1) tires and cannot find any to my liking. Titan used to offer the same tread pattern that PT uses (Tru-Power) in a 6-ply, but no longer. Carlisle has Super Lugs in 6-ply, but they have many fewer lugs on them than the Tru-Powers. There is one imported tire that offers a lug in a 6-ply rating, but I've been told that they are metric sized and not really as big as the 10.50s -- more like 9.50s...

I've seen one brand of 6-ply tire in 10.50 width that is used on Ditch Witch machines, but they're outrageously priced -- $150+ per tire....

However, you can find 23x8.50x12 in 6-ply in both R1 and R4 tread patterns. It seems that some compact skidsteers use that size....

J_J · Aug 26, 2005

Did you check Ebay, I found hundreds of lug or bar tires. Check listings for seller TUCKERTIRE.

I have received many good deals from Ebay sellers.

KentT · Aug 26, 2005

Yes, I checked eBay. That's where I found the metric-sized import 6-plies.

I also emailed Tuckertire and Rustybore -- neither could get 10.50s in 6-ply, other than Carlisle Super Lugs and those imports...

lowellw2 · Aug 26, 2005

I think Fourteen has bar tires. I wonder if his point forward or back with those reversed wheels. He may even have them turned them inside out. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

cqaigy · Aug 26, 2005

I think Fourteen has bar tires. I wonder if his point forward or back with those reversed wheels. He may even have them turned them inside out. 

I'd be surprised if he didn't reverse them before reversing them. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rick_Taylor · Aug 27, 2005

For small type tires I go to Ceder Rapids Tire CR Tire web page I just bought two more Titan/Carlyle Multitrac 6 plys from them ($56 ea). My PT-425 came with 2 plys. In mesquite country you can't put enough tire goo in to keep air in them. The 6 plys fixed that problem. I like the Multitracs, have them on wifes golf cart (6 ply also), and my Kubota RTV. They have done a good job. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

stray · Aug 27, 2005

( Hi Stray, I believe that on the bar tires, the bar should point toward the front. That is the way they point on ever tractor I have ever seen, included PT.

See post # 720991 )

Thanks JJ. If i ever get around to it i'll swap that one out. I really ment to put the ones on that pointed that way but i was thinking about what 14 said and well they just turned out that way. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

KentT · Aug 27, 2005

( My PT-425 came with 2 plys. In mesquite country you can't put enough tire goo in to keep air in them. The 6 plys fixed that problem. I like the Multitracs, have them on wifes golf cart (6 ply also), and my Kubota RTV. They have done a good job. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif )

Did you get turf tires on it? Mine has 4-ply Titan Tru-Power lugs on it...

I had two flats in the first few days of use. In each case, it was a puncture in a front tire from working in rubble that had broken glass, rusty metal, and who knows what....

That's what sent me looking for 6-ply tires. Instead of replacing the tires, I ended up loading the tires with WW washer fluid and adding Hydro-Seal tire sealant.

Hydro Seal

Haven't had any problems since... Knock on wood! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif