Firestone Guide Grip tires...

[Blueflint]

I am looking at getting new front tires for my 1020 Deere, they are 6.00 x 16. No one locally sells Firestone but they are available online several places. Anyone purchase any of these lately? Are they decent? Where are they made?

Thanks, Tony

 

[boggen]

if your tractor is 4x4 or MFWD type of tractor. you may need to replace both front and back tires at same time. to keep the gear ratio correct. if you do not keep correct gear ratio, and put tractor into 4x4 or MFWD, you could tear up gears / transmission / etc... due to rear or front tires turning quicker than the other. result is all the force ends up getting placed on things that can tear things up.

as far as finding places locally. normally it takes looking into the old phone book for "automotive" tire replacement, and just start calling 100 different places locally. and be ready to quickly jolt down a name or phone number.

some places do not know, but may know of some place or phone number. always awesome! and when you get someone that handles tractor tires, some may only carry certain brands.

normally suggest calling places up to 2 hours away from you. due to tire prices for tractors can range a good amount. once you get done with the old phone book, do a search for "ag" or "R1" or R3" tires on internet. to help ya better find places that sell tractor tires.

 

[DJ54]

Not Firestone, but not a bad price either (top left)Light Truck Tires Hot Deals from Nebraska Tire - Quality discount tires and wheels for you!

They have other brands, just have to check on price.

 

[Blueflint]

these are 3 rib front tires, 2wd tractor. I guess the biggest thing is... where are they (Firestone) made? Are they as good as they were 20 years ago?

Tony

 

[Blueflint]

Nebraska tire's "hot deals" are out of stock...made in India.

They do have American Farmer 6.00-16 3 rib, 6 ply for $87.50.

Tony

 

[HCJtractor]

I just ordered the same tires for my Massey from my local Firestone dealer...took only one day for them to arrive. I have not picked them up yet, nor do I know where they are made. THe other brand I considered was Carlilse.

 

[AGRIMAN]

if your tractor is 4x4 or MFWD type of tractor. you may need to replace both front and back tires at same time. to keep the gear ratio correct. if you do not keep correct gear ratio, and put tractor into 4x4 or MFWD, you could tear up gears / transmission / etc... due to rear or front tires turning quicker than the other. result is all the force ends up getting placed on things that can tear things up.

as far as finding places locally. normally it takes looking into the old phone book for "automotive" tire replacement, and just start calling 100 different places locally. and be ready to quickly jolt down a name or phone number.

some places do not know, but may know of some place or phone number. always awesome! and when you get someone that handles tractor tires, some may only carry certain brands.

normally suggest calling places up to 2 hours away from you. due to tire prices for
tractors can range a good amount. once you get done with the old phone book, do a search for "ag" or "R1" or R3" tires on internet. to help ya better find places that sell tractor tires.

True, but tire wear is not enough to cause you any issues. I really like the Firestone/Armstrong tires. In my opinion they are the best you can get.

 

[MHarryE]

Not sure about your fronts but most oh Firestones agricultural tires sold in America are made at their plant in Des Moines. They are Champion Guide Grip 3-rib F-2 and come in 4 or 6 ply. Some of their ag tires come in the Bridgestone brand name - I assume they are from the parent company's plants in Asia. Only wat to know for sure on the source is to look at the sidewall. They must have the country of origin and a code for the plant where they are sourced.