Cost to replace tires?

   / Cost to replace tires? #11  
Just run the turfs and buy a set of chains for running in the dirt, turfs are generally better in the snow and in mud, R4s aren't much better.

I would be completely happy with turfs but mainly I'm rolling on yard and pasture.
 
   / Cost to replace tires? #12  
I bought the 2400 and sought to correct the harsh ride. One of the problems was the tires were R4s, rears were 6 ply with a heavy sidewall. Even at very low pressures they were harsh. I went with the correct sized Turf from Titan with 4 plies rather than 6 but still had a somewhat harsh ride due to stiff sidewalls....feel that the 16.5" rim dia is what is putting the tires in the heavy duty, industrial category for stiff sidewalls.

Anyway, the 4 plies did help as did the larger air volume in absorbing shocks better. I too was surprised that the Titan turf 33x12.5x16.5 (direct match for the 12x16.5 R4) that listed for about $500 cost me $290 each delivered to my Titan dealer on a truckload with other tires so I paid no freight and with farm exemption, no tax. They work as good as my R4s on traction and with the front still in R4s if I do any slipping, a little 4wd action and away I go.

I tried fluid filling but at the low pressures I run I couldn't keep it in and keep the tires locked to the wheels....slick, new, painted wheels and low tire pressures, plus liquid makes for tire to wheel slipping with any kind of traction request. So I found some weights that would fit my wheels and with a little adaptation, put them on. Working good so far.

Seconds on the rears should be under $500/pair, Nebraska tire about $175 for fronts/pair
 
   / Cost to replace tires? #13  
I would agree with earlier posters that you should just give the trufs a try. We had R-4s on our L3130, a heavy tractor vs. Hp, and turfs on our present L3400, a lighter tractor. The turfs work just fine on grass, snow or in the woods (I am selective where I drive) and sure do less damage to soft surfaces. And, having had filled rears, I much prefer a weight box. But usage may vary.
 
   / Cost to replace tires? #14  
I just saw an ad for the same tire with 3 different vulcanizing compounds, soft, med, hard. I didn't realize you could be selective in a type/model/application. Most of the mold vent holes "skin tags" are still on my turfs. I pulled on one today and couldn't pull it off with 2 fingers. Going to bet they are made from the hard mix and that's why the sidewalls are way stiffer than a 4 ply trailer tire and the cost is on up there. Maybe that's what the 16.5 rim size did for mine. Learn something new every day.
 
   / Cost to replace tires?
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#15  
Thanks for all the input - we'll see how the auction goes; I'll consider tires to be "probably OK as-is but possible expense".
 

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