HDAP tires on the 455?

[cooper99]

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on adding HDAP tires to the the John Deere 455? My 455 is a 2 wheel steer model with 26x12-12 turf tires and 60" deck.

The clearance between the deck (when raised) and tires is already tight and I'm concerned about rubbing with the HDAP's. I'd hate to spend $200+ on a new set of tires and have them not fit.

I'm not really wanting to put a set of ag/bar tires on, but still have some added traction for rough areas and wet conditions, so I feel that HDAP is the best compromise for my intended use.

Ideally, I'd like to put a set of the Carlisle Field Trax HD's or All-Trails on:

http://mgrassroots.com/fieldTraxHD.html]Michener's - Field Trax HD (heavy duty)

My only other concern is that these tires are 2 ply, not 4 ply. I've read a few other related threads and came to the conclusion that there isn't much of a difference between 2 vs 4 ply tires on the 400 series unless you have a front loader or have heavy loads in the rear.

-Thanks-

 

[jenkinsph]

Have you measured a set of the HDAP tires to see if they will fit?

I have these 26 12/12 hdap tires on my X749 and could measure them for you. Don't know the brand of the tires right off.

 

[2001gagt]

No Problems at all I am running HDAP Tires on My 455 best of both worlds I think.
Few Pics for you

 

[cooper99]

Thank you very much for the pictures and good news 2001gagt. Could you please tell me the exact tire size?

 

[2001gagt]

Pretty sure they are 26x12x12 I will check tonight and see, I have chains on right now but I should beable to see the size.

 

[Catmancoop]

Those tires look great on your 455! I need to replace mine on my X495. What brand/style are those tires on your tractor? I am looking at Carlisle Field Trax HD's in 26x12-12. I would like to find sone for the front as well in a 16x8.5-8, but no Field Trax HD's in that size.