Tires BX22 needs new tires

[copperhead1967]

Hey Milkman just reread your post. Was the 300 for the front set and dual set up hardware. What's involved with the set up ? Looking at the rims it looks like long bolts from rim to rim. The extra footprint would be sweet on some of the places I take my BX.

 

[chucko]

Years ago my grandfather had ditchwitch tires on the from of his Bota. man that thing would climb. I forget the model it was one of the mid/late 90s B's I think it was

 

[milkman]

Copperhead, here's a couple of the threads, the ~$300 was for a set of tires and wheels, two front and two rears. I had to make the spacers and I bought and made the rest of the hardware to mount the wheels.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/69454-new-project.html
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/74076-bx-whatyacallit.html

 

[copperhead1967]

Milkman what can I say but what an awesome sight to see the 8X8 BX in action. Thanks now I'm thinking too!

 

[LBrown59]

== L B == Reports:
Looks a little premature.
I have a a shade over 940 hours on my BX23 and the tires look hardly worn.

Why would you need to replace your tires already? My BX22 from about 2001 (I think), has over 700 hours on it and the tires don't show much wear. Are you replacing them for another reason?

I have a 41 year old 1967 Bolens and a 42 year old 1966 Bolens .
41 and 42 Years on those tires make 900 hours on the BX23 tires look like a blink of an eye.

 

[LBrown59]

Well, Now: to put the argument to rest.
I have a BX1500 with turfs another BX1500 with AGs and a BX23 with AGs.
Actually I don't see any difference between the 3 tractors when it comes to ride or lawn damage.
I'm now thinking I should have gotten AGs on the BX1500 that has the turfs on it instead of the turfs.

I picked up a set of turfs w/alittle less than 200hrs on them to fit my BX23 for $200. Got 'em locally off of craigslist. The BX2200 they were on were replaced by BX2350 R4's and the fellow got tired of them collecting dust and taking up room. (And yes the later model BX2350's wheels work nicely on the BX2200, only problem is they slightly rub the MMM on full turns.....)

I've had just the opposite experience as posted above with which tire is more likely to mark the lawn when finish mowing.
My BX23 came w/bars and I got to where I wouldn't mow the front lawn when the lawn was damp as they would mark it in soft spots and tear it up in sharp turns.
The turf's are alot less damaging on my lawn and give me a softer ride.
For finish mowing it's the turfs for me.
My bars only have around 275 hrs but I keep & use them for dedicated TLB work.

 

[LBrown59]

I've always wondered about that. Glad to hear from somebody who has had both.

I still have Both.

AGs on a BX1500 & a BX23.

Turfs on a BX1500.

I can't tell any difference.

 

[tommu56]

copperhead1967

check out these the come in heavier ply / weight raitings than stock
Maxxis.com

tom

 

[Volfandt]

Well, Now: to put the argument to rest.

I wasn't arguing with you but since you've called me out
I can't think of anything that you've put to rest......
It wasn't too long ago that you claimed an L&G Cub Cadet was the best ever mowing and snow removing machine while recommending it to others, and now it isn't worthy as you've supposedly purchased 2 BX1500's.

And to be honest, someone that doesn't have the sense enough to take the BH & FEL off when finish mowing just may not be qualified enough to know when they're damageing their lawn or not ....

Question for you,
Why do you think tractor manufacturers offer 4 or more different types of tires for their machines?
Now for the sake of argument, lets assume that each tire is actually better suited for a specific usage.
With this in mind lets break down the top 3 types.
1)Turfs. It is documented that this type of tire is best suited for finish mowing as it's wider footprint coupled w/the least aggresive tread available distributes the tractors weight better which minimizes turf damage. This is the type of tire found on commercial mowers.

2) Ags(bars), Now these are documented as the best tire for operating in soft soil. You see they have a very aggressive tread that is design to grip. Funny you don't see these types of tread on commercial mowers ain't it. Could it be they know something, just like the manufacturers?

3)Industrials, mainly designed for operation on hard surfaces, they are also considered a compromise between the Turfs and Ags. And can you guess what the compromise is?
You got it, more aggressive tread than the Turfs but less than the Ags, which produces less damage to the lawn than the Ags, simple ain't it

Folks, do your own research, free advise on the internet is as valuable as what you pay for it

 

[Aquaman]

I wasn't arguing with you but since you've called me out
I can't think of anything that you've put to rest......
It wasn't too long ago that you claimed an L&G Cub Cadet was the best ever mowing and snow removing machine while recommending it to others, and now it isn't worthy as you've supposedly purchased 2 BX1500's.

And to be honest, someone that doesn't have the sense enough to take the BH & FEL off when finish mowing just may not be qualified enough to know when they're damageing their lawn or not ....

I like your avatar showing you using your backhoe, but what's that big orange thing in front of the back wheel????