Tires Good replacement tires?

[JDgreen227]

My 4210 was fitted with 24X8.5-14 turfs on the front as delivered, I use the FEL frequently so it is always mounted. Problem I have is, need to add air to the front tires often, tread is still good but the sidewalls are heavily scuffed up and cracking. Deere put on the smaller size (4310's use a 27X8.5-15) because the MMM front gauge wheels on my model are a very close fit to the front tires. I'm thinking about replacing the OEM tires with a pair of Firestone Winterforce radials size 205X70-14, they are almost exactly the same size as the OEM tires, have a load rating only about 50 pounds less, and the rim width requirements and overall diameter are identical. I do not use the loader for heavy use as much as I formerly did, so I don't think the 100 pound loss of load capacity would matter. Since my tractor has MFWD, I know the size matching is critical. The radials are quite a lot cheaper than an OEM replacement would be...any input would be apppreciated. Thanks. Oh yes, the Firestones take a much higher air pressure than the original tires do.

 

[Deadman]

If they just leak, tubes would fix your tires. If the sidewalls really are trashed, then new tires are a better idea.
Not real sure on the car ties, but I just hate seeing less capacity. I try to error on the higher side instead of the lower side! :ashamed:

 

[JDgreen227]

If they just leak, tubes would fix your tires. If the sidewalls really are trashed, then new tires are a better idea.
Not real sure on the car ties, but I just hate seeing less capacity. I try to error on the higher side instead of the lower side! :ashamed:

Thanks...sidewalls have several cuts from hitting sharp things, sometimes while turning...will try to find a tire with better load capacity. Back about 2000 I had a car with aluminum rims that had tubeless tires with fast air loss, tire shop told me bad idea to put tubes in, they bead sealed rims which helped some. For cost of tubes and labor to patch OEM tires, I would rather replace them.

 

[pilot-werx]

Thanks...sidewalls have several cuts from hitting sharp things, sometimes while turning...will try to find a tire with better load capacity. Back about 2000 I had a car with aluminum rims that had tubeless tires with fast air loss, tire shop told me bad idea to put tubes in, they bead sealed rims which helped some. For cost of tubes and labor to patch OEM tires, I would rather replace them.

I put galaxy mighty mows on the front of my 4210 and they have been great. I would say better than the factory titans.