BX 22 Tire Question

[Anonymous Poster]

Hello,
The BX 22 that I ordered has came into the dealer, which I’m very excited about, but it has bar tires instead of the turf tires that I requested. The dealer will swap the tires for the turfs that I wanted without any problem. He also told me I could keep the bar tires if I thought I could use them for an additional $300. This would give me a set of turf tires and a set of bars.
I live in a subdivision presently, but plan on doing a fair amount of landscaping with the BX such as box blading and leveling down a spot to build a tractor shed with a poured concrete floor. And I also plan on getting a tiller in the near future.

My question is does anyone think there would be enough benefit in getting both types of tires to justify the extra $300 expense? I don’t think the $300 would increase the payment very much, and if they will really help the BX get traction for the landscaping work I would be willing to bear the additional expense. The tractor is scheduled for a Saturday delivery with any tires that I choose as the have both in stock. What tires should I get one type or the other or perhaps both?
Thanks
Greg Williams

 

[Anonymous Poster]

The bars do well mowing on an established, thick lawn even when damp but will tear up the turf in thin areas when wet (take my word for it, I've been doing it for a month straight here). If I had only one choice of tires I'd get the bars due to the added traction inherent in their design. But I am presently looking to pick up a set of turfs for mowing in the spring. If you have a jack and don't mind the price (its actually pretty cheap for 4 tires and rims) I'd get both. And if you decide you don't need the turfs give me a call.
Hope this helps and good luck.
DaveL

 

[manganos]

With the BX22 I had I used the bar tires without complaints. I'd pay the extra $300 to have an extra set. That way when you get a flat you can just put on the other set and take the flat to get repaired /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Thanks for the information.
I will go ahead and get both sets. I had just about made up my mind to get both, but I wanted to some other opinions about it before deciding. I don't think I will regret having both, provided they dont dry rot before I get the chance to use them a lot. ( they wear out or close to it )

Thanks for everyones thoughts. As soon as the tractor is delivered I will get pictures posted of it in it's new home.

Greg Williams