Jims1025R
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- Joined
- Aug 20, 2021
- Messages
- 276
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Tractor
- John Deere 1025R, John Deere 15 Mini ex, Polaris 700 6x6 Ranger & Airplane
So a bit of a rant, my JD 1025R is not quite two years old from brand new, with a factory loader on it. 240 hours total time. Yes, I used the loader, that's what I bought it for! Both front tire sidewalls are trashed, one burst. The John Deere dealer wants CDN$340 per tire! Why would I spend $700 to replace two tires which lasted less than two years!?! When I speak to the local tire guy (who was recommended by the John Deere dealer), his first question: 'Got a loader on it?", Yes, that's what I bought it for! "You'll need better tires." Yes, I'm figuring that out now....
Any recommendations? I don't mind spending the money, as long as I get the value! My previous JD 650 (lost in a fire after 25 years of ownership) had the front tires last more than 15 years with no problem, using the same loader implements, so I know it can be done!
Any recommendations? I don't mind spending the money, as long as I get the value! My previous JD 650 (lost in a fire after 25 years of ownership) had the front tires last more than 15 years with no problem, using the same loader implements, so I know it can be done!